Genuine Leather Coin Purse | Fish Design

In Indian folklore, the fish is a symbol of abundance, fertility, and transformation. It represents life itself—fluid, ever-moving, and deeply connected to nature. In many traditional Indian textiles and crafts, fish motifs are used to invite good luck, harmony, and emotional balance into one’s life.

This coin purse, with its joyful depiction of a swimming fish, captures those same ideas in a vibrant, tactile form. The design is cheerful yet thoughtful, reflecting the artisan’s attention to detail and their deep understanding of symbolism passed down over decades.

The Craftsmanship of Shantiniketan: Handmade with Heart
The leather artistry of Shantiniketan dates back to the 1940s, inspired by the ideals of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, who envisioned a creative space where traditional crafts could thrive. The style became widely known for its unique blend of embossing, painting, appliqué, and batik techniques.

Each Fish Design Coin Purse is made entirely by hand through a multi-step process:

Locally sourced vegetable-tanned leather is cleaned, softened, and cut to shape.

The fish motif is carefully drawn and embossed using metal tools.

Artisans use natural dyes and fine brushes to paint the embossed areas in vibrant hues.

A lacquer finish is applied to protect the artwork and enhance the shine.

The leather is then stitched into its final form, with a smooth zipper and lined interior.

Each purse is slightly different, echoing the human touch behind every creation.

Salient Features
✅ Authentic Shantiniketan Leather Art
✅ Hand-Embossed & Painted Fish Motif
✅ Eco-Friendly Vegetable-Tanned Leather
✅ Glossy Lacquer Coating for Shine & Durability
✅ Smooth Zipper Closure for Safe Storage
✅ Compact, Lightweight, and Easy to Carry
✅ Each Piece is One-of-a-Kind
✅ Perfect for Gifting or Personal Use
✅ Supports Rural Artisan Communities

Whether you're shopping for a travel accessory or a thoughtful handmade gift, this purse offers timeless charm.

Handcrafted vs. Machine-Made
Mass-produced items lack the soul and authenticity that handcrafted products carry effortlessly. This purse is not just stamped out by a mold—it is shaped, embossed, painted, and stitched by individual hands.

Every tiny imperfection in paint or embossing is a signature of the artisan’s presence, making each piece subtly unique.

Care Instructions
To ensure the long life of your coin purse:

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Thanks to the lacquer finish, colors remain vibrant and protected even with daily handling.

Each time you unzip it to retrieve a coin or tuck away a keepsake, you connect with the long tradition of handcrafted excellence from Shantiniketan. Small in size but rich in story, it’s an accessory that carries meaning wherever it goes.