Down These Mean Streets, Piri Thomas retablo 26” Long

26” Long

(A complimentary pattern on each side)

This unique suzani features beads sewen on to the boarder

has been a staple in China for decades

Suitable for both inside and outdoor use

Down These Mean Streets, Piri Thomas retablo 26” Long"Down These Mean Streets" is a confessional autobiography by Piri Thomas that chronicles his challenging upbringing as a young man of African and Puerto Rican descent in New York City, particularly during the socio economic struggles of the 1930s. The narrative highlights the harsh realities of life in Spanish Harlem, where Piri grapples with racial prejudice and the impact of his family's poverty. As the son of Hispanic immigrants, he experiences