Practical, very charming and sure to compliment that special outfit is the envelope tasseled evening purse. Embroidery hand stitched by rural Bengali lady is creatively worked on the front and back of the purse. The tasseled V shape overlap is secured with velcro. The interior of the purse is lined with cotton material and has a zipped pocket and an open pocket.
As every purse is handmade there is uniqueness with every purse.
Dimension approx. W26xH17xD4cms
Product Code Nr.: SN17N
In the tranquil rural villages of Kushtia, Gazipur, Manikgonj, and Birishiri in Bangladesh, 140 women are involved in creating exquisite items using the traditional skills of Nakshikantha embroidery. Patience, perfection and creativity are necessary attributes for every artisan who hand works this highly skilled embroidery. By securing markets for their embroidery work, the artisans, many whom are single, divorced or widowed are able to earn an income which is vital in their struggle to survival.