Rare Antique Traditional Folk Costume Purse or Bag: C1889 Sweden velvet embroidery While common in both India

While common in both India (Masulipatam/Machilipatnam) and Iran (Isfahan)

The other is printed on a yellow ground and is an entirely floral design

something that we specialise in at our dedicated conservation studios

nothing very noticeable or that detracts from the piece as a whole

We have professionally laundered this quilt which had some yellow marks

Rare Antique Traditional Folk Costume Purse or Bag: C1889 Sweden velvet embroidery While common in both IndiaItem Details. Woman's folk bag part of the traditional costume from the region of Rttvik Sweden Sweden. The peasant tradition of Europe associates red particularly with young women and with marriage. It is the dominant colour in all costume. A rare folk art bag handmade in a traditional manner using reindeer hide and fine wooden broad cloth which has been cut into initials SKU and the date 1889. The bag has appliqud decorative elements and is finished