Handwoven vintage wool purse by Cottage Craft Tweeds & Yarns, St. Andrews, NB

Rare, vintage handwoven wool purse / handbag from Cottage Craft in St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick. “Established by Grace Helen Mowatt in 1915, Charlotte County Cottage Craft aimed to empower women by reviving their traditional skills and providing them with an income source. Mowatt organized the surrounding counties into sectors, each supervised by a forewoman, who coordinated women working from their homes in activities like weaving, knitting, and embroidery.” This pretty bag is in good vintage condition. The exterior woven wool fabric has no holes or rips and the handles are sturdy. The interior lining has some marks and a rip on one of the side seams that I did not attempt to repair.