Explore the CollectionHat

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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