Dublin Core
Title
Womens Purse
Object
drawstring purse
Culture
Possibly Pashtun or Kuchai
Brief Description
This purse is heavily embroidered with a beaded fringe. The bag is brightly colored with two tassels attached at the corners.
Construction
The purse is pieced together from four panels of fabric. There is a beaded fringe around the exterior edge and a beaded strap.
Condition
The purse is in good condition. There are signs of typical wear, missing fringe, and a minor tear.
Source
Purchased from Afghan trader
Collector
Dee Birnbaum
Accession Number
DB-8039
Type
Textile
Country
Afghanistan
Continent
Central Asia