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This hand-embroidered linen drawstring pouch dates to the late 19th–early 20th century, likely originating from a European or American farmhouse domestic setting. Constructed from coarse, utilitarian linen and finished with a braided cord closure, it reflects an era when objects were made slowly, by hand, and intended for daily ritual rather than display.
The central floral motif—stitched in muted earth and rose tones—carries symbolic weight. Floral embroidery of this kind was commonly associated with protection, abundance, and care for the home, transforming functional storage into a quiet talisman. Such pouches were used to hold coins, herbs, sewing tools, prayer items, or personal letters—objects meant to stay close to the body and move through everyday life.
The irregularities in the stitching and the softened wear of the textile speak to repeated handling and long-term use, marking this piece as a lived object rather than a preserved one. Time, touch, and intention are embedded in its fibers.
Note from Logan: I always like to have a smaller pouch to organize my personal items inside a larger bag or tote— this is a really unique option for that use.
This hand-embroidered linen drawstring pouch dates to the late 19th–early 20th century, likely originating from a European or American farmhouse domestic setting. Constructed from coarse, utilitarian linen and finished with a braided cord closure, it reflects an era when objects were made slowly, by hand, and intended for daily ritual rather than display.
The central floral motif—stitched in muted earth and rose tones—carries symbolic weight. Floral embroidery of this kind was commonly associated with protection, abundance, and care for the home, transforming functional storage into a quiet talisman. Such pouches were used to hold coins, herbs, sewing tools, prayer items, or personal letters—objects meant to stay close to the body and move through everyday life.
The irregularities in the stitching and the softened wear of the textile speak to repeated handling and long-term use, marking this piece as a lived object rather than a preserved one. Time, touch, and intention are embedded in its fibers.
Note from Logan: I always like to have a smaller pouch to organize my personal items inside a larger bag or tote— this is a really unique option for that use.