Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure Japanese This beautiful pair of deconstructed

This beautiful pair of deconstructed antique Afgani hand-embroidered sleeves would be truly stunning mounted

and there are a couple of small tears to the cotton ground of one of the sleeves

There is some darkening/spotting on one portion of one side only

as if subtly pointing toward what lies at its center

in large part as a result of finding wonderful objects like this brass duck-shaped clip

Needlepoint Art Deco Purse with Tension Closure Japanese This beautiful pair of deconstructedI 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