The cutest folk bags and purses of the world

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Modern replica of medieval pouch attached to the belt made by historical reconstructors. Look how beautifully it’s decorated! Also, you can see narrow leather belt with intricate brass belt plates.

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Marvelous kid’s kjolsäck bag. Part of a girl’s traditional outfit from Rättvik region of Sweden. It is very bright and adorned with lovely pom-pons.

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Modern reconstruction of a medieval leather bag worn attached to a belt. Kyivan Rus’ period, to be more precise, the 10th – early 11th century. You can see lovely decorative plates on the bag and belt.

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Women’s traditional kjolsäck bag from Sweden. It looks like a separate pocket attached to the waist. The pouch is beautifully decorated.

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Some of these bags are super stylish even nowadays

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Small decorative handbag from the early 20th century. The bag is cutely embroidered and has chain handle and metal clasp

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Lovely hand-woven shoulder bag called “taistra” from western Ukraine, the early 20th century. It is made in the technique of tapestry weave and has a beautiful woven handle. The bag is decorated with schematic bird depictions with their nest – symbols of family, love, and well-being for a couple.

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