Sahatiel Mandalian Vintage 1920s Turkish Inspired Pearl Floral Enamel Chainmail Metal Mesh Handbag Clothing from Fall/Winter 1998 (jacket/print shown

from Fall/Winter 1998 (jacket/print shown here on runway)

This exceptionally cool piece features a golden chainmail mesh

A truly beautiful Miyake piece that is both rare and unique

This piece's beauty surely supersedes this

straight leg

Sahatiel Mandalian Vintage 1920s Turkish Inspired Pearl Floral Enamel Chainmail Metal Mesh Handbag Clothing from Fall/Winter 1998 (jacket/print shownStunning and rare vintage antique handbag from the 1920s, by Sahatiel Mandalian (Mandalian Mfg Co.). One of the early manufacturers of the iconic mesh handbag, alongside Whiting & Davis, Mr. Mandalian holds the patents to a lot of the associated design elements these bags are known for. Immigrating to the United States from Turkey, many of his bags feature geometric and pictorial designs inspired by Turkish textiles and rugs. This particular bag