Antique Ottoman Damari Faturan Cherry Amber Prayer Beads

Vibrant red beads. Pre-Bakelite Chemistry made these rare beads! Faturan was first developed in the Ottoman Empire in the 17th century. It was used to make a variety of objects, including smoking pipes, chess pieces, and prayer beads. Faturan was popular due to its unique properties and was exported to other parts of the world, including Europe and Asia.