Pocket Full of Charm

There's a small store in a town nearby that sells tons of second hand jewelry and hats! That's quite a unique combination of merchandise for a small business.

Mannequin heads wearing the fancy hats can be seen in the front window which faces a main street. Once inside the small shop, there is a lot to see but not much room to move around.


While not in the market for jewelry because of way too large a collection, browsing in the shop is still fun. One day, a purse of sorts caught my eye. It was made of deep purple velvet with a combination of black, brown, pink, and turquoise beads hanging from the bottom. More bead work covered edges of the purse. It seemed very Native American.



It was a little pricey at $14 but I really loved it so parted with the 14 bucks. Unfortunately, a long beaded handle that went around the neck broke the first time I wore it. Guess it wasn't meant for wearing in public.

Still, the little purse remains a nice accent piece for a table. Can't help but wonder about its history such as, who made it, where was it from, and was it meant to be used or just admired? Hmmmmmm. Guess I'll never really know the answer to those questions so I'd better just enjoy the purse for its color and eye appeal.






Do you have a favorite style of purse?