Ukrainian traditional bags and purses

Ukrainian traditional shoulder bag called “dz’obnia” from Verkhovyna district, Ivano-Frankivsk region (Hutsul region, western part of the country). It is a simple woven bag used by both men and women. The bag is decorate with small yarn pom-pons.

Vintage handmade shoulder bag called “tashka”, Hutsul, western Ukraine, the 19th century. It is decorated with a lot of brass details and adornments. Even the leather handle is decorative. This bag is comparatively small, like lady’s purse. Men used tashka bags to carry small useful items, like pipe, tobacco, money, lunch, etc.

Various Ukrainian vintage tie-on pockets or detachable pockets, the late 19th – early 20th century. They are truly charming.