198 Vintage Bag from Gujarat

Vintage Bag in Theli format with Embroidery

Both faces filled with embroidery.

White frills and sturdy handle.

Made for daily household usage

Has words inscribed - probably the name of embroiderer's husband 

Circa 1970s

Roughly 18 inches long

Minor color run as seen in photos. White cloth has yellowed with age. 

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This item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. 

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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