Bag
1960-1980 (Made)
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This small black velvet and leather shoulder bag is a reinterpretation of a traditional Moroccan bag, with characteristic Moroccan metal thread embroidery (on a cardboard base), with a vegetable silk braided strap and tassels. The interior is made of leather and the back is fully handmade. The edges are made of a Moroccan passementerie technique called bershman.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Velvert and leather, decorated using the Moroccan passementerie technique called bershman. |
| Brief description | Black velvet and leather evening bag with gold embroidery, designed by Zina Guessous |
| Physical description | This small black velvet and leather shoulder bag is a reinterpretation of a traditional Moroccan bag, with characteristic Moroccan metal thread embroidery (on a cardboard base), with a vegetable silk braided strap and tassels. The interior is made of leather and the back is fully handmade. The edges are made of a Moroccan passementerie technique called bershman. |
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| Credit line | Given in memory of Zina Guessous by Karima Guessous-Niard |
| Summary | This small black velvet and leather shoulder bag is a reinterpretation of a traditional Moroccan bag, with characteristic Moroccan metal thread embroidery (on a cardboard base), with a vegetable silk braided strap and tassels. The interior is made of leather and the back is fully handmade. The edges are made of a Moroccan passementerie technique called bershman. |
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| Accession number | ME.11-2015 |
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| Record created | April 11, 2014 |
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