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Alexandra Zonis Kilim Saddle Bag2004 Bead Arts Awards Winners

Alexandra Zonis

Kilim Saddle Bag. Constructed from a glass beads tapestry. The bag has leather handles, red silk lining, and is complete with a brass snap closure. The design is double-sided, identical on both sides of the bag. The style is Kilim, found in Turkey, Anatolian region. Influenced by centuries old salt and saddle bags, that nomads of the region used in their travels. Over 80,000 beads. Delica beads, Nymo, double needle technique.

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