Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s designer The embroidery design is excellent

The embroidery design is excellent

turning necessity into an unintended design language

It’s practical

A small structured handbag from Gucci

and the black-side sleeves have developed a beautiful patina

Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s designer The embroidery design is excellent6" x 6" Complete with its original box and period description sheet. A Chimayo purse clearly made for sale as a souvenirand you can feel that moment in time very strongly. Woven carefully, meant to travel, meant to be chosen and taken home. The calm, restrained color palette feels surprisingly modern even now. Not just an object, but a small record of how Navajo weaving entered everyday lifequietly, politely, and with intention.