18.02.2025 17:11
Hüseyin Aktı, who repairs and sells prayer beads in Kilis, stated that prayer beads can be considered not only as an accessory but also as an investment tool. Aktı said, "Today, especially these types of pressed amber prayer beads can find buyers between 100,000 and 200,000 lira."
Prayer beads not only carry a spiritual value but can also be used as a valuable investment tool. Hüseyin Aktı, a 21-year-old who repairs and sells prayer beads in Kilis, stated that the increasing demand and high prices of prayer beads present new opportunities for collectors and investors.
"EACH ONE IS CRAFTED LIKE A WORK OF ART"
Aktı expressed that prayer beads made by hand, which are 200, 300, and 400 years old, have gained value and attracted the interest of special collectors. Aktı said, "The masters of that era worked entirely by hand. These prayer beads are crafted like works of art and have gained value over time. Therefore, the history of the prayer beads, their craftsmanship, the handmade production without machines, and the materials used are among the most important factors determining the value of the prayer beads."
"CAN FIND BUYERS BETWEEN 100 THOUSAND AND 200 THOUSAND LIRA"
Hüseyin Aktı emphasized the great importance of Ottoman period pressed amber prayer beads as an investment tool. Aktı stated, "Ottoman pressed amber prayer beads have serious collection value due to their durability against time and their rarity. These prayer beads are bought and sold with great interest by collectors and investors. Today, especially these types of pressed amber prayer beads can find buyers between 100 thousand and 200 thousand lira."
CHOOSING PRAYER BEADS FOR INVESTORS
Hüseyin Aktı, who has been working in the prayer bead business for many years, listed a few important factors that buyers should pay attention to, especially if they are purchasing for investment purposes. "When buying prayer beads, the most important criteria are whether the material is natural, the craftsmanship, and the historical significance. Prayer beads can gain value both for daily use and as an investment tool. However, prayer beads with high craftsmanship and rarity will provide returns by increasing their value over time," he said.