Woven wool handbag (tagari). Brown background with ancient boat design with elaborate sails, flowers and even a carved mermaid in the front. At the top is the name of the cruise line (Epirotiki Cruises, Greece) embroidered on bag. The bag has a braided, rope handle.

Tagari purses are handmade, wool bags made from cloth. They were made and worn by villagers during the 1940's through the 1950's. In the past, they were made and worn in rural areas of Greece and surrounding European areas. Now they are worn everywhere as more of a fashion statement. Epirotiki shipping company has been around since 1850 in Piaeus, Greece.

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