{"product_id":"hand-beaded-leather-drawstring-pouch-cranbrook-british-columbia-provenance","title":"Hand-Beaded Leather Drawstring Pouch – Cranbrook, British Columbia Provenance","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA distinctive \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted soft leather pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e decorated with colourful seed-bead work, including a five-petal floral motif and flowing curved border in red, blue, white, green and purple.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was \u003cstrong\u003epurchased directly from an elder in Cranbrook, British Columbia\u003c\/strong\u003e. The specific maker, age and Indigenous community have not been documented, so I would \u003cstrong\u003enot attribute it to a particular First Nation or describe it as a medicine or ceremonial pouch without further provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e. That keeps the listing accurate while still preserving the history you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted leather pouch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft tan leather \/ hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-applied seed-bead decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloral motif with curved multicolour border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather tie \/ drawstring closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-laced construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurchased from an elder in \u003cstrong\u003eCranbrook, BC\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker and exact age unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive Indigenous-style Canadian folk-art collectible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-owned vintage condition with visible age and use wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather shows creasing, surface wear, darkened areas and some dryness. The ties show wear and there is some fraying and deterioration around the upper edges and lacing. Beadwork appears largely intact from the supplied photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePickup and Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocal pickup in \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease enquire with us for shipping availability and a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJay’s Mercantile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycling the past, one item at a time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jay's Mercantile","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669299552342,"sku":"JM 375","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/5759\/0614\/files\/20260828_171717.jpg?v=1787960818","url":"https:\/\/jaysmercantile.ca\/products\/hand-beaded-leather-drawstring-pouch-cranbrook-british-columbia-provenance","provider":"Jay's Mercantile","version":"1.0","type":"link"}