K. Kurmanov’s Document Bag

Description

The object is a brown leather document bag that belonged to K. Kurmanov. Rectangular in shape, it was designed for carrying documents and personal belongings. The front is covered by a folding flap fitted with a metal clasp, while the edges are finished with visible stitching. A carrying strap forms part of the original construction. Manufactured by factory methods, this type of bag was a practical personal accessory in the second half of the twentieth century. The object reflects everyday material culture and the use of functional personal accessories during this period.
Date: 1970
Material: Leather, metal
Technique: Factory production, stitching
Size: 23 × 30 cm