An antique Indian purse used to hold coins. The purse seems to be made of jute with strings used to hold the 2 ends. It is opened (or closed) by pulling out (or pushing in for closing) one side, as seen in the picture. Women carried it around by placing it near their waist with support from petticoat.
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self-made in India