14c coin purse
| Another purse inspired by those found in Tongerere: Basiliek van O.L.-Vrouw geboorte 1. Textiel van de vroege middeleeuwen tot het concilie van Trente. Title Series: Clenodia Tungrensis Pub: Peeter Leuven 1988 |
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The original of this tiny purse (4cm wide) has aspects not normally associated with medieval work; namely the needle lace, which many place in the 16th century. |
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The fabric for my version is a lovely silk and linen mix brocade which was handwoven with an early medieval pattern; I was lucky enough to be given a small piece of this by a freind in Germany where it was commissioned. The top edge is finished with a fingerloop braid; the drawstrings and handles are also made using this technique. The ends of the drawstrings have been finished with needlelace, needlelace also covers the small knot on the drawstrings. |
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The tassels either side are pompom style, with a padded knop covered in needlelace | |