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YELLOW ROSE

In this drum-shaped purse the stiffened outward-facing discs are crocheted in multi-strands of cream, pale yellow, pale pink, and pale green ribbon and a thread of gold lurex; they are decorated in each side with a taffeta rosette and handmade iridescent glass hanging beads. The strip joining the two discs is crocheted in a nubby silky cotton yarn worked with a cream and gold lurex thread, the the nubs all pulled to the outside for greater texture. (The rosettes and all fibers were purchased in Tel Aviv.) The handspun shoulder-strap cord combines all the purse yarns, and the purse fastens with a tassel that hooks over a pale yellow crystal bead.

Size: Eight inches in diameter and two inches deep (lipstick supplied to indicate scale).

Price: $150/SOLD



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