Brown black colored hand clutch purse with a black colored silk lining, it has a zippered inside pocket. It measures 9" by 5", with a fold over snap closure. Looks like corded rope woven in Art De co pattern, very pretty! The last photo shows it beside a black purse which is why I say it's dark brown, but it does look black unless held by another, sounds crazy! Very clean, doesn't look like it was ever carried.