DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Purse

NamePurse

CultureTurkish prison

Date1960s to 1970s

Place madeAnatalia, Turkey, Middle East, Asia

Mediumglass beads, cotton thread, metal, cottom, skin (?)

DimensionsOverall: 2 9/16 x 3 3/4 in. (6.5 x 9.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF

Object numberFA.2005.32.8

Collections

Beadwork

DescriptionRectangular purse with names "NECMI' on one side "HATIRA' on other. Names surrounded by geometric pattern in white, red, green yellow, blue and black. Portion of zipper on top lined with skin or hide.

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