Custom Small Quillwork Turtle Pouch

This pouch was requested by a customer who wanted “a small, thin, unlined pouch with a quillwork turtle that looks period correct”. She left all other design features to us.

 Made from 2-3 ounce veg-tan goat skin for its soft, supple feel. The flap features an 18th Century quillwork design with a turtle design front and center as requested. The body’s front stitching includes bone beads on every 5th stitch. Additional decorations include four brass deer hair cones with brass beads and quill wrapped thongs.

The pouch is fully hand-stitched and measures only 5” tall x 5” wide with a 3/4” gusset and a 1/2” wide strap made adjustable by a brass buckle.

 The small pouch may be worn as a neck bag or as a side pouch.