Medieval drawstring bags
| A simple drawstring purse, based on those seen in various publications, including the Museum of London's Dress Accessories. | ||
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| The purse is made from a silk and wool mix reproduction fabric. The braids and tassels are silk, with gilt gimp used for the turks' head knots. The side and top seams are tablet woven. | ||
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| The purse below was created for Luton Museums - all of the silk, including the silk-velvet, was hand dyed, the side and top seams have a braided edge, sewn directly to the fabric as it is made. | ||
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