the bag in the picture

[susanna76]

What would you call the bag this girl holds up:

http://www.seahorse-design.com/wordpress/images/mtr2/traista.jpg

There should be a better term than "traditional bag." Is it a satchel?

Thanks a lot!

 

[Nunty]

Because links can sometimes disappear, please try to describe the bag in words, too. Thanks.

Nunty, moderator

 

[panjandrum]

I would call that a draw-string tapestry bag.
If I could think of a term that described the pattern, I would include it.
And if I could think of a term that described the type of bag, that could be added too.

 

[susanna76]

Hi there,

It's not a drawstring bag/purse, but rather a bag with a flap. I realize it's not immediately clear from the picture. What you see in black are the fringes of the flap. The string is only used so you could wear it on your shoulder, hung low (next to your hip).

Thanks!

 

[Loob]

A traditional hand-woven shoulder bag, maybe?

 

[panjandrum]

Hi there,

It's not a drawstring bag/purse, but rather a bag with a flap. I realize it's not immediately clear from the picture. What you see in black are the fringes of the flap. The string is only used so you could wear it on your shoulder, hung low (next to your hip).

Thanks!

I see now
Your description is very helpful.
I understand now why you suggested satchel, though in my mind a satchel is leather - I expect that is personal. I don't know if "satchel" would be understood consistently as a specific description for that kind of bag.

 

[Nunty]

A traditional hand-woven shoulder bag, maybe?

I agree with this suggestion, perhaps adding something about the floral design woven in and mentioning the place in which it is traditional, if that is not clear from the context.

 

[susanna76]

Thank you all!