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Artworks
artisan's name unknown
Mustard Sack 1, late 1800's to early 1900'sLinen6 x 10 1/2 " (closed)
16x 10 1/2 " (open)Further images
The artisan responsible for crafting these pieces must have possessed an exquisite taste in color. The linen sack is dyed with a breathtaking mustard color, complemented with a green string...The artisan responsible for crafting these pieces must have possessed an exquisite taste in color. The linen sack is dyed with a breathtaking mustard color, complemented with a green string to shut the bag. There is a small stitch in dark orange yarn when opened, reinforces a point of stress.
There is an understated elegance to this work. It exudes the feeling of the old, with its soft colors derived from natural dyes, but rings with a timeless charm that is begging to be brought back to life today. I could easily see it used as a fashionable clutch.