Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s designer and the black-side sleeves have

and the black-side sleeves have developed a beautiful patina

effortless

The clasp has also been replaced

The embroidery design is excellent

It’s practical

Chimayo Purse with Thunderbird Plate – Navajo, c.1940s designer and the black-side sleeves have6" 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.