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South African Purse

Posted by Edith D on March 8, 2013 at 3:18am
This is worn behind a Thembu woman's skirt. It is hand made by the women. This one was made in the 1950s and is decorated with bells, metal rivets and plastic bicycle reflectors.
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  • Edith D March 8, 2013 at 3:24am

    Women wearing this item...

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  • Edith D March 8, 2013 at 3:26am

    More details....

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  • Linda Pastorino March 8, 2013 at 7:18pm

    Thanks for reminding me by posting this, I had seen a whole collection recently coming out and they were very nice. All a bit older maybe then this but were really interesting pieces. I will have to re investigate them.  

  • Edith D March 8, 2013 at 7:32pm

    Thanks Linda! Would love to see other things from this region. I think these attract me because of the DIY quality...the use of recycled materials is so creative!

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