DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Skräppa (field bag)

NamePocket / Bag

Maker Täpp Lars Arnesson

CultureSwedish

DateCa. 2018

Place madeMalung, Sweden, Europe

MediumMoose leather, wool felt, cotton tape

DimensionsBag: 7 7/8 × 6 11/16 in. (20 × 17 cm)
Other (Shoulder ties): 25 13/16 in. (65.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2016.72.5

Object numberFA.2016.72.5

DescriptionThis pocket is made of tan leather with punched out hearts and red topstitching, has a bottom-end decorated with three evenly spaced tabs. All punching is set off by an under layer of red felt. The sides and bottom are finished with a border of green felt. Machine made tapes in a white, red, and green pattern are attached to create shoulder ties