Southwest Beaded Handbag trendy cotton top Weight is 37 grams

Weight is 37 grams

These well preserved and intact leggings and moccasins will not disappoint as the perfectly designed bead work and lovely early colors make this a superb set

The turquoise is a beautiful aqua green with some light blue heishi

The beaded rope handle is 14" in length

Southwest Beaded Handbag trendy cotton top Weight is 37 gramsA lovely antique fully beaded woman's handbag. This unique Lakota Sioux style example shows the strong influence of Victorian designs on traditional Southwest items. The presence of the US Cavalry officer's wives in proximity to the reservation greatly influenced the designs and forms of bead work. The presence of imported Persian carpets and French silk parasols along with small beaded purses and leather doctor bags began to alter the traditional