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A Shi'a textile from central Afghanistan browse these categories for related items... Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Central Asian: Textiles: Pre 1980: item # 1161112 Please refer to our stock # HN090 when inquiring.
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| Embroidered in satin stitch in silk thread on a polyester background, this prayer cloth is from central Afghanistan where the minority Shi'a Hazara people live, comprising about 20% of the total population of Afghanistan. This textile depicts the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas, the half-brother of Hussein ibn Ali, during the battle of Kerbala in Iraq. Estimated age: mid to late 20th century. The textile measures 31 x 34.3 cm and has some background staining. | |||||||||||||||
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