A finely embroidered Hazara purse from Bamiyan province
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Textiles: Pre 1950: Item # 1101500
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Textiles: Pre 1950: Item # 1101500
Please refer to our stock # HP065 when inquiring.
$120.00
$120.00
The fabric on this small purse from Bamiyan is cotton, solidly worked in brick stitch in silk thread, the colors alternating between celadon, pink, orange and red. Circa early to mid 20th century. The interlocking rhomboid design and hooked diamonds are typical of Hazara embroidery. This purse measures 10.5 x 18.5 cm when opened, 8 x 10.5 cm when closed. Condition: Excellent (e.g., no stains, no flaws, no damage)
The fabric on this small purse from Bamiyan is cotton, solidly worked in brick stitch in silk thread, the colors alternating between celadon, pink, orange and red. Circa early to mid 20th century. The interlocking rhomboid design and hooked diamonds are typical of Hazara embroidery. This purse measures 10.5 x 18.5 cm when opened, 8 x 10.5 cm when closed. Condition: Excellent (e.g., no stains, no flaws, no damage)
