Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure pails a member of a family

a member of a family of well-known basket weavers

5” diameter

Great condition

This handwoven scarf

are featured in numerous museum collections of significant Native American objects

Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure pails a member of a familyI think this beautifully constructed, vintage needlepoint purse, with an Art Deco sort of a feel, is a wonderful blend of haute and homespun, great for a gala but also with jeans and a t shirt. I like to think it was made for a special occasion, as part of a head to toe ensemble that perhaps also included a perfectly tailored suit, spectator pumps, and a fabulous hat with a feather or two. Whatever the case, I am sure she had a lot of style. Great