Vintage Beaded Taj Mahal Peacock Purse W/ Newspaper Clipping Of The Taj Mahal

This Is A Hand-Beaded Evening Bag / Petite Tote From Roughly The 1950s1960s. 1. Hand Beadwork & Motifs The Taj Mahal On One Side & The Peacocks With Palm Trees On The Other Strongly Suggest Indian Or Pakistani Craftsmanship. These Were Often Made For Export To The U.S. And Europe During The Mid-Century, When “Exotic Travel” Imagery Was Very Fashionable. The Tiny Glass Seed Beads, Pearl Borders, & Velvet Base Are All Hallmarks Of Luxury Souvenir And Cocktail Bags Of That Era. 2. Construction Black Velvet Ground Dense Hand Embroidery Padded Double Cord Handle With Metallic Thread Wraps Pearl Beaded Frame Border (A Very Classic 50s Detail). This Wasn’