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small coin purse
small coin purse
small coin purse
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

small coin purse

NameSmall Coin Purse
Artist Artist Not Recorded
CultureMiao
Date20th century
Place madeGUIZHOU, China, ASIA
MediumCotton
Dimensions4 1/4 × 4 3/4 in. (10.795 × 12.065 cm)
front flap 2 5/8"L x 4 5/8"W
Credit LineGift of Susan and John Pifer
Object numberA.2022.7.109
ProvenanceGift from donors who purchased items directly from makers during trips to SW China in the 1990s with professional touring companies
DescriptionThe front and flap of this purse are embroidered in black, grey and white on a red background. A border on all sides is in an orange and grey geometric pattern. The back and inside of the purse are an indigo cotton fabric.
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