Though beaded purses were fashionable through the 19^th and early 20^th centuries, they became extremely popular in the 1920s as an integral part of the flapper-era costumes, greatly complementing the period's beaded evening dresses. A wide variety of patterns were depicted on these bags, including flowers, landscapes and other popular motifs. However, some of the most fashionable designs were copied from the patterns of Persian, Turkish, Caucasian, Turkmen and Indian carpets and textiles. In this exhibition, beaded bags were displayed alongside rugs with similar patterns. This juxtaposition explored the motifs common to rugs and provided a closer look at "Orientalism," and examines the influences of Eastern art on Western art and fashion. The beaded purses were from the Stella and Fredrick Krieger Collection. The rugs were drawn from IMA's permanent collection augmented by a few loans from private local collections.