- Measurements
- closed 29cm x 21cm
- Place of Origin
- Afghanistan
- Historical Period/Date
- 20th Century
- Registration Number
- 2012-002
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Surface Stitchery,
- Objects
- Costume - Children - Headwear,Hats,
Physical Description
Afghan child's round hat of black cotton fabric gathered in at the top to a padded knob. The sides extend down to ear flaps. There is an inserted strip of printed fabric centre front. The hat is lined with a cotton print. The whole is decorated with embroidery, some in bands of cross stitch. It is further embellished with metal buttons, metal discs, plastic buttons and glass and metal beads.A long beaded tassel in red, blue, white and yellow beads and metal snap fasteners hangs from the top knob.
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