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.