This large tote style handbag features intricate hand embroidered strips of purple velvet and black cotton with gold wrapped thread patterns, metallic silver and gold bric-a-brac, and sinuous brightly colored natural silk shapes. There are also machine stitched embroidered ribbons with flowers, foliage and geometric patterns applied to the solid black cotton base material. The bottom of the bag is a rectangular piece of soft black leather. The roomy inside is lined with durable olive green canvas with a large tablet size zippered pocket and a zippered closure at the top of the bag. The wide cloth handles are decorated with the geometric patterned ribbon tape and padded for comfort. See above details box for measurements, strap drop etc.This handcrafted bag is being offered from a world traveler who specializes in collecting artisan ethnic Central Asian textiles. Look for my other listings for hand made bags, garments, suzani, and fabric from Silk Road countries. I combine ship for the lowest possible cost.
