Handstrung Beaded Purse

£18.00

Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this handstrung purse, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads, it’s tactile and designed to be used. Each piece is handmade, so subtle variations are part of its character.

Use it to hold essentials - cards, keys and loose change. A small everyday companion that sits comfortably in the hand or slips easily into a larger bag.

Honour the traditional art of bead-making with this handstrung purse, discovered in Sierra Leone. Made from resin beads, it’s tactile and designed to be used. Each piece is handmade, so subtle variations are part of its character.

Use it to hold essentials - cards, keys and loose change. A small everyday companion that sits comfortably in the hand or slips easily into a larger bag.

Details

  • made from resin beads

  • approx. h:4cm x w:6.5cm

  • handmade in Sierra Leone, West Africa


Beads have a rich history all across Africa and were once used as currency. Colour and shape carry meaning that differs from community to community - a kind of visual language. Each bead and pattern can be read differently, depending on the maker and the wearer.