Explore the CollectionPurse

Measurements
23.5cm x 12cm
Place of Origin
Afghanistan
Historical Period/Date
21st Century
Registration Number
2018-005
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Chain Stitch Embroidery,
Objects
Costume Accessories - Women,Purses,

Physical Description

Multicoloured wallet-like folded purse with extensive shisha work and allover embroidery. Red synthetic ground fabric worked with fine wool thread in pink, blue, green, brown, purple, orange and gold. Design is comprised of four repeating circular motifs contained in a square, all bordered and separated by narrow bands containing shisha mirrors and chain stitch embroidery similar to the large motifs. Thin black cord handle.

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