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Decorated Purse

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Title

Decorated Purse

Object

drawstring purse

Culture

Possibly Uzbek or Hazaran

Brief Description

This is a small beaded and embroidered bag with a handle. The main design of the purse is made with beading across the entire bag in a traditional Afghan pattern.

Material

fiber (cotton), glass (beads)

Construction

This bag is made of multiple panels that are hand-sewn together. The beaded design is also hand sewn with beaded fringe bundles attached at the bottom and in groupings on the side of the bag.

Condition

This bag is in very good condition. There is minimal wear with some discoloration in the beads.

Collector

Dee Birnbaum

Accession Number

DB-8532

Type

Textile

Country

Afghanistan

Continent

Central Asia