Purse

About this object

History of use

Purse combining design characteristics of traditional Nepali hand-weaving with the features of a popular tourist item. This purse is an adaptation of a traditional draw-string bag. Bags of this material are among the most popular souvenir items in north India and the Nepali mountain towns.

Narrative

Purchased at Darjeeling town.

Cultural context

made for sale

Physical description

Purse made from a piece of finely woven cotton fabric with a red cotton cord drawstring closure. The bag is trimmed with green plastic and machine stitched. The fabric is woven in a series of narrow bands of colour with two bands of geometric design.