Explore the CollectionPouch

Measurements
10cm x 8cm
Place of Origin
Afghanistan
Historical Period/Date
20th Century
Registration Number
1986-054
Techniques
Beadwork,Shisha Work,
Objects
Costume Accessories,Pouches,

Physical Description

A small beadwork pouch. A 5.5cm wide band of beadwork, worked in a pattern of white diamonds enclosing coloured beads against a background of clear red beads, is applied to a red cotton ground. Above and below the beadwork are bands of shisha work edged with a dense fringe of blue beads. The seam down one side of the pouch is covered with beads.

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