The Calypso Purse

She was a beautiful sea nymph and fell in love with Odysseus. The name means ‘she who conceals’ 🎏

We made the chains chunky and added a little brass tag with Hut Mentality’s stamp on one side, and the slogan “handmade by rural artisans” on the other - so people know just how deep the story of this purse runs. Context brings things to life, so we felt it was necessary. 

• The artisans who crafted the stunning and unique fish motifs do it with a free hand, making its precision even more astounding.
• These artisans belong to communities that were renowned for their skill in brass sculpting. Due to globalization, there has been a drastic decline in demand for their craft, so they now create these beautiful bags to sustain their livelihood.
• The handiwork is very intricate and unique, making this bag a great statement accessory, pretty enough to wear — heck pretty enough to frame and hang on a wall.
• The chain is 25 inches long, and will sit right above the waist on most.