Purses, today's popular fashion statement, can also have personality and show your creativity all at the same time.  Canteen gourds are the perfect size and shape for a purse, and the surface is perfect for painting.  The designs painted on these gourd purses make them perfect for casual occasions.  Designs include florals, a school bus design that a teacher would love, a New England seashore scene with a painted basket-look bottom, a fishing creel purse, a Halloween design and several Christmas design purses.