Vintage 1970s Signed Caro-Nan Hand-Painted Roadrunner Basket Purse - Scrivener's Boutique Custom

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Own a beautiful piece of mid-century fashion folk art with this highly collectible vintage 1970s custom-commissioned Caro-Nan woven basket purse. … Read more Own a beautiful piece of mid-century fashion folk art with this highly collectible vintage 1970s custom-commissioned Caro-Nan woven basket purse. Handcrafted with incredible character, this rare specimen was custom-made for the famous high-end boutique department store, Scrivener's of San Antonio, Texas, and bears the elegant store script on the interior lid alongside the authentic hand-written "by Caro-Nan" artist signature.

The exterior features a rich, stained woven-wood splint body topped with a solid wood hinged lid showcasing a beautifully hand-painted Southwestern roadrunner bird sprinting past a desert cactus, paired with a matching painted cactus on the front framework. Outfitted with a clean, vibrant red floral quilted fabric interior lining and a classic swing top handle, these highly collectible bags double perfectly as a striking decorative storage box for a shelf, a unique sewing/craft kit, or a standout statement handbag for vintage fashion lovers. See less