Turkish WW1 POW Beadwork Sash 1916

During World War I, Ottoman prisoners of war (POWs) in various camps often crafted beaded souvenirs as a means of earning money to supplement their rations and purchase essential items. These beadwork creations, often in the form of snakes, lizards, purses, belts, and jewelry, were a common form of trench art and a way for POWs to pass the time and supplement their meager supplies.

This example with the wording “Prisoner - Turkish 1916”. Possibly a book mark.
Approx 350mm.

Code: 1812