Pharoah
In the 1920’s, the discovery of King Tut’s tomb created a craze for all things Egyptian, including ladies’ handbags and vanity items. Egyptian-themed beaded bags are highly sought by collectors. This rare example features a celluloid frame in the shape of a headpiece. The beadwork is tambour (chain) -stitched backwards on fine netting, creating intricate patterns comprised of rows of beads.
In the 1920’s, the discovery of King Tut’s tomb created a craze for all things Egyptian, including ladies’ handbags and vanity items. Egyptian-themed beaded bags are highly sought by collectors. This rare example features a celluloid frame in the shape of a headpiece. The beadwork is tambour (chain) -stitched backwards on fine netting, creating intricate patterns comprised of rows of beads.
