Isipaji sentsula

Title: Isipaji sentsula
Subject: Beadwork
Subject: Purse
Date Issued: 1930-03-12
Date: 1930-03-12
Date: 2024-10-29
Type: Personal adornment
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/11260/12509
Identifier: vital:76112
Description: A vintage woman’s purse crafted from worn leather, adorned with intricately woven cloth thread plaits and embellished with small brass studs that catch the light. This charming accessory, which has seen many years of use, is securely attached to the left hip of her skirt. Its timeless design reflects a bygone era, making it a cherished piece dating back to before 1930. Despite its age, the purse retains a sense of character and history, hinting at the stories it might tell. Inside, it holds the essentials of daily life, including notes and coins, embodying both practicality and elegance.
Description: Purchased from Mrs Joan Broster
Description: Forms part of: Walter Sisulu University Beadwork Collection
Format: image/jpeg
Format: digital, JPG file, color
Language: English
Relation: Beadwork Wool, beads, brass and leather Original is in good condition Walter Sisulu University
Rights: For research purposes only. Physical item and JPG file is available on request for research purposes via zmadyibi@wsu.ac.za
Rights: Walter Sisulu University

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