Object ID
1993.52.2
Object Name
Bag
Date Created
1950s
Measurements
32.5450200000 cm. W x 38.4175 cm. L Since this is a textile, the dimensions may change depending on how it is displayed., Item (Overall)
Material
Cotton; Wool
Object Entities
Kouimelis, Gust (is related to)
Kouimelis, Georgia (is related to)
Access Points
Object Description
Handmade Tagari bag of 90% wool and 10% cotton. Grey double-ax design against a beige background. The handle is also grey and beige and it continues down the side of the bag. There are also grey triangles around the edge. The design is the same on both sides. There is a blue sticker on the inside of the bag that reads "Handmade in Greece, 90% wool, 10% cotton, fast dyes" and there is also supplementary writing in Greek.
Origin
Tagaris are used as purses or for holding various other things. They are usually made out of wool.
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Citation
Bag, 1950s, National Hellenic Museum, https://collections.nationalhellenicmuseum.org/Detail/objects/6137. Accessed 04/26/24.