WW1 Turkish POW Made Necklace

Bead crochet necklace made from small coloured gold beads . A triangular pendant on the lower edge is attached to the necklace.

This necklace was made by an Ottoman prisoner of war (POW) in a British POW camp, probably in Egypt. Except for fatigue duties, prisoners were generally not required to work. Making craft items, along with playing sport, games or music helped them pass the time. The prisoners also made these items as a way of making some money to buy extra rations and supplies, such as coffee or tobacco; to barter with other prisoners; or as gifts for friends or family.

A similar example can be found on the AWM website.

Code: 475