Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from a woman's garment) of heavy-weight natural cotton with heavy textural embroidery in black silk; solid embroidered band along the top with distinct motifs dipping down in straight lines separated by open space; two braided cord stripes create a short handle.
Handbag (re-purposed from the sleeve trim from an Attica woman's wedding dress) of heavy-weight natural cotton with solid embroidered band ending in dipped points of brightly colored silk and black silk; colors include chartreuse, violet, salmon, green, red, white, purple and blue; geometric design with lines and shapes; cord straps at top woven through holes.