Large Handbag with a Heart


Item Number: 557

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $169

Online Close: Oct 13, 2010 8:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 2 bids - Item Sold!

Description

Red/white Rajin (which means "Diligent") handbag was handmade by the 2004 Tsunami survivors of the Banda Aceh region of Indonesia.


In addition to being handmade using a treadle sewing machine, the ladies free-motion sew them meaning they memorize the patterns and then sit down and sew them out. Each is given an Achenese name (which is the local dialect). More information can be found at the Laga websitewww.lagahandbags.com


 

Special Instructions

Bidder is responsible for Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. Items will be shipped via UPS and billed at standard industry rates.

Donated by

Beckie Welty