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Approx size 7.5 US. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: photo with the handkerchief is an example to show the style for wearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor mourning or for flirting with an ever so softly perfumed handkerchief, this is a rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: gold filled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures: approx. 2.25 inches in length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Culture is Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727030882456,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2581\/5192\/files\/image_83ffab60-f181-4650-8ff7-976b84d716a9.heic?v=1689045919"},{"product_id":"upcycled-vintage-hairpin-with-antique-buttons","title":"Upcycled Vintage Hairpin with Antique Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Asian buttons are used as the central design in this stunning vintage hairpin. Messy updo? Just slide the double prongs down into your hair. One of a kind, stunning, and eye catching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Mauritius \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: resin and antique center pieces \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 4.5 inches long; 2.25 inches wide\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Culture is Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42727096942744,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2581\/5192\/files\/image_73cef052-469a-44a5-8984-f3ed8604ad06.heic?v=1689047766"},{"product_id":"ottoman-empire-nestorian-brass-incense-burner","title":"Ottoman Empire Nestorian Brass Incense Burner","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis little guy is a special one 🥰\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade during the Ottoman Empire, this brass handcrafted incense burner was made in the Persian territory and was gathered from a collector of Nestorian goods in the 19thC. This was made in the mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI acquired this item as part of a bundle of gifts collected by a missionary who traveled throughout the Ottoman territories. She stayed extensively in Nestorian communities and collected many items which I am starting to go over and research. Her collection dates to a letter she drafted from 1893.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis brass incense burner is functional for use or display. Use with incense or add a small candle or even a small LED light. The design itself has lion like claw feet. Simple beading, lines and etching along with a cross-shaped ventilation design which circles the top. A Christian cross tops the holder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNestorians were a persecuted Christian group under the Roman Empire but in the Ottoman Persian territory, they were left in relative peace and the community thrived. Nestorianism originated under Nestorius who was an Archbishop in Constantinople (Istanbul) circa 428AD\/CE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Brass \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: early to mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures: 7.5 inches tall; at its widest it measures approx 6 inches \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Culture is Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42741380284568,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2581\/5192\/files\/image_eef92170-e647-4590-982c-2de8332a8a76.jpg?v=1689961614"},{"product_id":"iroquois-hand-beaded-double-picture-frame","title":"Iroquois Hand-beaded Double Picture Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eCirca 1900, this one of a kind picture frame is delicately handmade. This stunning Iroquois frame is dripping with gorgeous beadwork, velvet accents and beaded tassels accent the entire piece. I’d recommend this be presented in a shadow box, protecting it from dust and other debris. This makes a heart felt gift, and is meant to be cherished.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasures: 10 ¼ inches with tassels and 9 x 8 ¼ without tassels. 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They are believed to provide spiritual protection, ward off evil, and bring blessings to the wearer. The use of Islamic symbols, such as the mihrab, in amulet design underscores their role in safeguarding the wearer's faith and well-being.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Louha amulet's intricate design and symbolism make it a valuable historical and cultural artifact. These amulets provide a tangible link to the spiritual and religious practices of the time when they were created. Collectors and enthusiasts of Islamic art and history prize such artifacts for their historical significance and aesthetic appeal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mihrab motif, in particular, represents a direct connection to Islamic architecture and religious devotion. It serves as a reminder of the centrality of Mecca in the lives of Muslims and their commitment to prayer and faith.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare piece can be displayed in your home or worn on a chain or beautiful corded ribbon. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom Morocco, most likely between 1920-1940.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate size, 5.25” H x 2.75” W.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Our Culture is Love","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43045329109144,"sku":"","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2581\/5192\/files\/FullSizeRender_a0460c4c-2596-4e91-91ff-2fc0396ea994.heic?v=1701712509"},{"product_id":"tabriz-taqiyah-embroidered-hat-circa-1883","title":"Tabriz Taqiyah Embroidered Hat, Circa 1883","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarlier this season, we acquired a rare treasure. A female missionary was based in Tabriz, Persia and sent her family a gift to showcase the beauty of this new world she was immersed in. In this gift box which we acquired intact, she drafted a letter to her sister from Tabriz on May 30, 1883. While most of the letter is hard to decipher as the paper is very fragile, what we do know is that she bought gifts from the local artisans for her sister’s children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne such gift is this pristine child taqiyah, a head cap. This was made for a young girl and appears in pristine condition. The colors are deeply vibrant and the threads are crisp as the day they were embroidered by hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true treasure as it appears to have been untouched in this gift box from 1883. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1880s, Tabriz was a bustling, vibrant city full of diverse cultures and ethnic groups all coming together in this Silk Road epicenter. Surrounding Tabriz, the communities were mostly agrarian. While we do not know where she exactly purchased this or maybe this was even gifted to her a thank you, we do know she did her missionary work and met with people who were sick and dying in and around Tabriz. These gifts were picked with deep love and excitement as she was eager share this culture with her loved ones. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile this can be displayed in your home, the condition is also stable and so well preserved that it can easily by worn by a child for special events. It becomes all the more stunning the more you behold the attention to detail. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust under a 21 inch circumference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk threads, some quilting. 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While most of the letter is hard to decipher as the paper is very fragile, what we do know is that she bought gifts from the local artisans for her sister’s children. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne such gift is this pristine small child’s taqiyah, a head cap. This was made for a very young child and appears in nearly pristine condition. The hand embroidered border shows a deep level of detail and is luxuriously vibrant. Shimmers of gold threads which are crisp as the day they were embroidered by hand truly are exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of this taqiyah features a large mother of pearl ornament.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a true treasure as it appears to have been untouched in this gift box from 1883. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1880s, Tabriz was a bustling, vibrant city full of diverse cultures and ethnic groups all coming together in this Silk Road epicenter. Surrounding Tabriz, the communities were mostly agrarian. 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Embroidering with metal thread required mastery beyond our imagination. Easy to break, this was done by the most masterful of textile makers most likely in Istanbul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side of the bag shows a mosque, you can see the double doors, dome, topped with a crescent, and two minarets. The opposite side is a tugrah and crescents, most likely Sultan Abdul Hamid II (1842-1918). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisitely made, this money purse is threaded with actual silver bullion thread- miraculously intact -  with a silk background in a soft ivory coloring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully lined and intact. Two hand strings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull length is 10 inches. 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The contrast between the Geisha’s thin lines and the strong brushwork in the background is striking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtagawa Kunisada II headed the “Utagawa school” of art (one of the main schools of ukiyo-e). The art of Kawanabe Kyosai (also known as Gyosai) was better known in the west than the work of other Meiji artists. 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