Purse of enameled metal mesh with an ornate floral design with roses in pale yellow, soft blue, pink and black; silver metal frame with open-work filigree designs; snap closure at top; elongated chain handle; zig-zag shape at bottom.
Coin Purse of orange silk with vines flower embroidery in shades of blue; trimmed in a band of black silk; both sides are the same and have a flap that opens to separate compartments; a center compartment is accessed by compressing ends.
Bag (repurposed from a wedding dress) of hand-woven cotton with a 6" band of solid embroidery in black silk; pattern of a textural knot-like stitch in star-like motifs; cross-stitch stripe below the solid embroidery; a section of newer cotton is added at the bottom to finish the bag; no holes or straps at top.
Handbag (repurposed from a sleeve trim from a woman's dress) of hand-spun, hand-woven cotton heavily embroidered in pale pink and tan silk; embroidered design composed of think lines creating geometric, architectural spaced motifs; two straps at top of twisted cord in gold, yellow and olive.
Handbag of hand-woven cotton canvas with turkey red embroidery with accents of black embroidery; pointed bottom with three burgundy tassels; embroidered bands along top in looping and couching work; lower part has a looping band over a seam; bottom center has a swirling motif; design shows influence of Bulgaria and Yugoslavia; no straps.
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with trim along the top portion of solid embroidery in red and white ending in red triangles with a white motif in the center; geometric linear motifs; design does not extend all the way around the bag as the sleeve was not decorated on the underside; metal eyelets; no straps.
a) Handbag of black patent leather with patent leather covered frame with accents and clasp of gold metal; black patent leather handle; lined in brown suede; interior pocket (b. contains double sided mirror).
Handbag of teal, golden beige and white woven cotton in striped and intricate patterned bands with simple floral motif; bag has a square opening that folds closed like an envelope; triangular shape bottom is finished with a large tassel; two patterned straps of self; natural colored fringe accents the area 1 1/2" below the opening.
Shoulder Bag of black wool with a woven ornate design at center blocked by patterned bands in white wool; sides are trimmed in braided wool of black and white with tassels at bottom and releases to a 36" shoulder strap at top; inside is lined in black synthetic.
Pouch Bag of a circular shape of mustard yellow (turmeric) tatted lace with small floral medallion attached at center front; opening at top; for holding a pocket watch; no closures or straps; type of embroidery done by Anatolian women called, Oya.
