Dublin Core
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