Beaded purses
arrow_backTo the overviewBead purse made in Turkish prisons in the 80'ies and 90'ies. These beaded purses were made and sold by the prisoners, so they could earn pocket money or send it to their loved ones. This is why some of the purses have initials of names. They are artwork and it is impossible to find a second one.
Variations in shape and size may vary and is a sign of quality and should be embraced.
Details:
Glass beads all over, in a most intricate pattern
Sizes vary but approximately 12 cm by 7 cm
Made by prisoners in Turkey in the 80'ies and 90'ies
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Østerland
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