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Accession numbers: 2001.036
- 085 Inventory
numbers: EPS
001 - 050
Description / Inventory
of a Collection of
148 Afghan Embroideries
Presented by
Peter and Erica
Stettler-Schnell
to the
Afghanistan-Museum
in
Exile
Part I - Numbers 01-50
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.036 Inventory
number: EPS 01
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
square bag with triangular flap. Tufted buttons at both lower corners
and joining of points Embroidered in multi-colored silk and metallic
thread with pink holding stitches on beige background fabric.
Circular design with small mirrors, larger mirrors at all four edges.
Field of repeated small figure 8 motifs, border a running band of
diamond motifs. Lined in faded red cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
18 cm (incl. flap) W. 12 cm Weight 50 g
Condition: Worn,
one mirror broken
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.037 Inventory
number: EPS 02
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Rectangular
bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Around
opening, long loose fringe of dark red twisted thread ending in two
blue glass beads. Embroidered in multi-colored silk and metallic
thread with orange holding stitches on purple background fabric. In
center, rectangle with small mirror and meandering stitching,
surrounded by band of mirrors framed in multi-colored stitching.
Lined in beige cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
17 cm (incl. fringe) W. 11 cm (” ”) Weight 65 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000.
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.038 Inventory
number: EPS 03
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in
color. Edged with white glass beads. Embroidered in red silk and
metallic thread with pink holding stitches on red background fabric.
In center, small solidly embroidered rectangle of metallic thread,
surrounded by band of small mirrors interspaced with small red glass
beads. This in turn surrounded by band of diamond-shaped motifs in
metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
12 cm W. 10 cm Weight 45 g
Condition: Good
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.039 Inventory
number: EPS 04
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in
design. Embroidered in silk and metallic thread with beige holding
stitches on green silk background fabric. In center, circular design,
small star-like motifs and border all in gold metallic thread,
surrounded by rectangular band of mirrors framed in purple, in turn
surrounded by border of ornate elongated lozenges in gold thread.
Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.15
cm W. 13 cm Weight 39 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.040 Inventory
number: EPS 05
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Rectangular
bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Opening
edged in orange silk. Tufts of multi-colored silk along sides.
Embroidered in pink, orange, purple, green, yellow and maroon silk
and metallic thread with yellow holding stitches on beige background
fabric. Four squares in metallic thread consisting of four ribbed
triangles placed point to point, each square edged by multi-colored
bands of geometric designs. Narrow border of metallic thread around
outer edge. At top, a row of solidly embroidered alternating squares
of multi-colored silk and metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
15 cm W. 13 cm Weight 40 g
Condition: Lining
of opening badly worn and frayed
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.041 Inventory
number: EPS 06
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color
and design. Wide cuff at opening with slanting ribs of gold metallic
thread with orange holding stitches. Spaced tufts of beige silk along
sides. Embroidered in yellow, orange, lavender and red silk and
metallic thread on black background fabric. Body of bag in
multi-colored floral motifs in loose satin stitch. Unlined. Typical
Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
15.5 cm W. 11 cm Weight 35 g
Condition: Worn
and faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.042 Inventory
number: EPS 07
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Rectangular
bag, similar on both sides with different background fabrics. Opening
lined with narrow band of purple silk. Embroidered in metallic thread
with orange, black and pink holding stitches on dark purple
background fabric. At top a wide cuff of alternating horizontal rows
of geometric designs in metallic gold thread. At lower end a square
with diamond-shaped motifs, surrounded by chevrons and double row of
ribs, also in gold thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
15 cm W. 11 cm Weight 35 g
Condition: Worn,
lining of opening badly worn and frayed
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.043 Inventory
number: EPS 08
Object: Pouch
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Rectangular
pouch, similar on both sides. Opening lined with green silk, with
thin tie cord of braided metallic thread (36 cm). At top, cuff of
alternating bands of geometric designs in metallic gold thread with
orange holding stitches and two lines of black holding stitches. In
lower section, six horizontal and five vertical squares, with a small
circle in the center on dark red background fabric. Unlined. Typical
Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
17 cm W. 14 cm Weight 55 g
Condition: Badly
worn, soiled, lining at opening badly torn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.044 Inventory
number: EPS 09
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular bag, similar on both sides. Edged in thin line of blue
and white glass beads and small spaced tufts of multi-colored silk
thread. Solidly embroidered in orange, purple and maroon silk and
metallic thread on orange background fabric. Central rectangle with
alternating bands of orange, black and beige holding stitches,
surrounded by band of diamonds. In turn surrounded by band of
geometric shapes with red holding stitches. A small raised surface in
each corner with three glass beads sewn on point. Lined in orange
cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
17 cm W 13 cm Weight 85 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.045 Inventory
number: EPS 10
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular purse with two pockets, long body of purse folded over to
form lower pocket. Edged in blue glass beads. Solidly embroidered
geometric designs in metallic thread with beige holding stitches.
Long vertical band of mirrors on purple silk background fabric,
running almost entire length of purse and across center of upper
pocket. Both pockets lined in cotton floral print, flap unlined.
Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
23 cm W. 12 cm Weight 120 g
Condition: Outer
side badly worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.046 Inventory
number: EPS 11
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular bag, one long piece folded over and sewn up both sides,
similar on both sides with slight variations in color and design.
Solidly embroidered over padded cores in pink, green, orange, and
purple silk and metallic thread with beige holding stitches. Floral
motifs around central diamond and wavy line along edge. Unlined.
Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
16 cm W. 10.5 cm Weight 60 g
Condition: Faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.047 Inventory
number: EPS 12
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular folding purse, no flap, similar on both sides with slight
variation in design. Edging of green cloth at both ends. Solidly
embroidered geometric designs over padded cores in metallic thread
with orange and beige holding stitches on dark blue silk background
fabric. Inside lower pocket of printed cotton, upper pocket of double
thickness of purple silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
26 cm W. 10.5 cm Weight 55 g
Condition: Worn,
silk pocket torn at edge
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.048 Inventory
number: EPS 13
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular purse with rounded flap, one long piece folded over. Snap
at upper right inside corner and lower left outside corner. Edged in
silk printed fabric. Solidly embroidered in silver metallic thread
with beige holding stitches. Geometric diamond design with horizontal
and vertical ribbing to give contrast. Bordered by band of chevron
motifs. Inside pockets of various cotton floral prints and plain red
fabric. Upper pocket with two sections, one going down full length of
purse. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
25 cm W. 13 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.049 Inventory
number: EPS 14
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
almost square small bag, similar on both sides. Edged on three sides
with large thick multi-colored silk tassels. Braided tie cords (16
cm) ending in silk tassel. Solidly embroidered geometric
diamond-shaped designs in metallic thread with pink holding stitches.
Lined in floral cotton print. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
15 cm (incl. tassels) W. 17 cm (” ”) Weight 55 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.050 Inventory
number: EPS 15
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
square bag, one piece folded over and sewn up both sides, similar on
both sides. Thin double tie cords (18 cm) at sides of opening. Edged
in loose fringe of dark red and dark blue twisted threads ending in
blue glass beads. Geometric designs embroidered in metallic thread
with orange holding stitches on dark background fabric. Unlined.
Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10 cm (incl. fringe) W. 10.5 cm (” ”) Weight 35 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.051 Inventory
number: EPS 16
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Purse,
one piece folded over to form lower pocket. Rounded triangular flap
with small loop. Edged in thick fringe of dark red twisted threads
ending in white glass beads sewn along all sides of purse and along
edge of lower inside pocket. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread
with orange holding stitches. Geometric diamond design stitched
vertically and horizontally to give contrast. Sequins sewn on at
points of diamonds. Bordered by wide band of double chevrons. Lower
inside pocket similar solidly embroidered surface. Upper pocket in
purple silk. Lined in various fabrics. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
21 cm (incl. fringe) W. 16 cm (” ”) Weight 105 g
Condition: Worn,
most sequins missing
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.052 Inventory
number: EPS 17
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in
color. Thin multi-colored tie cords (20 cm) with silk tassels.
Embroidered in silk and metallic thread with beige holding stitches
on a dark background fabric. Six small mirrors framed in
multi-colored thread in center rectangle, surrounded by bands of
various geometric designs, including band of loops and circular
motifs in silver thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10.5cm W. 9 cm Weight 25 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.053 Inventory
number: EPS 18
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in
color. Cuff of green cotton with red and yellow stripes at opening.
Drawstring with red silk tassel. Embroidered in metallic thread with
pale pink holding stitches on red background fabric. Three small
mirrors framed in multi-colored thread in center rectangle,
surrounded by bands of geometric motifs. Edges bound with thick red
thread. Lined in pale orange cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
15 cm W. 11 cm Weight 43 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.054 Inventory
number: EPS 19
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered cloth
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
almost square bag, one piece folded over. Triangular flap, with small
silk tassels spaced around edges. Solidly embroidered in silk and
metallic thread with yellow and pink holding stitches over padded
cores. Diamond-shaped design in central panel, surrounded by band of
slanting ribs. Lined in red cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
9 cm (incl. flap) W.5.5 cm Weight 9 g
Condition: Worn,
several tassels missing
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.055 Inventory
number: EPS 20
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff square bag with triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn
up both sides. Long thin tie cord (90 cm) ending in small tassel.
Edges fringed with multi-colored silk tufts. Solidly embroidered in
metallic thread with beige holding stitches over padded cores.
Central panel of diagonally ribbed diamond and triangle designs in
alternative directions to give contrast, surrounded by wide band of
slanting ribs. Flap lined in gray cotton. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
11.5 cm (incl. fringe) W. 8 cm (” ”) Weight 17 g
Condition: Worn,
tie cord separated from bag
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.056 Inventory
number: EPS 21
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff bag, one piece folded over and sewn up both sides. Edged in red
cloth with three faded silk tassels along bottom edge. Tie cord (13.5
cm) ending in tassel. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with
orange holding stitches. In center, small mirror and circle on padded
core, holding stitches in orange cotton. Diamond motifs on pocket
side, small stitched knob in purple at joining of points. Edge of
pocket bordered in patterned cloth. Lined in purple silk. Typical
Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10 cm (incl. flap) W. 7 cm Weight 14 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.057 Inventory
number: EPS 22
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff rectangular bag, one piece folded over and sewn up both sides.
Edged with white and blue glass beads. Solidly embroidered in
metallic thread with pink and orange holding stitches. Vertical bands
of geometric diamond designs. Horizontal band of green holding
stitches on each side of bag. Lined in purple silk. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
12 cm (incl. flap) W. 7.5 cm Weight 29 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.058 Inventory
number: EPS 23
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Very
small bag with large triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn
up both sides. Edged in purple silk. Black cloth background
embroidered in metallic thread with orange holding stitches. Linear
design, with sunburst motif in central diamonds. Lined in pattered
orange silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
9 cm (incl. flap) W. 5 cm Weight 8 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.059 Inventory
number: EPS 24
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff square bag with rounded triangular flap, one piece folded over
and sewn up both sides. Edged in purple silk and in stiff flat rim of
yellow glass bead spokes ending in evenly spaced blue and white glass
beads. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with beige holding
stitches on padded core. Vertical bands of diamond-shaped motifs
separated by vertical lines at both sides and down the center. Pocket
trimmed with zigzag of blue glass beads. Lined with floral cotton
print. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
12.5 cm (incl. beaded rim) W. 9 cm (” ”) Weight 31 g
Condition: Good,
slightly soiled
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.060 Inventory
number: EPS 25
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff square bag with triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn
up both sides. Edged on both sides with three thick silk tassels,
tassel at top. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with orange
holding stitches. Two vertical panels of diamond-shaped designs. Two
small mirrors framed in red silk on front and back of bag. Lined in
faded striped purple silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
13.5 cm (incl. tassel) W. 11 cm (” ”) Weight 18 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.061 Inventory
number: EPS 26
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff rectangular bag with large triangular flap, one piece folded
over and sewn up both sides. Edged in green silk and fringe of dark
red twisted thread ending in blue glass beads. Solidly embroidered in
silk and metallic thread with beige holding stitches on green silk
background fabric. Repeated diamond motif over body of bag. Lined in
beige cotton, flap lined in purple silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
11 cm (incl. flap) W. 9 cm Weight 30 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.062 Inventory
number: EPS 27
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
stiff square bag with triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn
up both sides. Multi-colored silk tassels on four corners and end of
flap. Embroidered in metallic thread over padded cord with no visible
holding stitches on green background fabric. Two vertical panels of
stylized floral motifs within serrated border. Pocket lined with
similar embroidery. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
13 cm (incl. flap) W. 7cm Weight 20 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.063 Inventory
number: EPS 28
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
square bag with triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn up
both sides. Small tufts of pink and green silk spaced around edge.
Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with orange holding stitches
and narrow line of black holding stitches. Geometric designs in
relief stitched on padded core. Lined in brown cloth, flap in yellow
silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurement: L.
12 cm (incl. flap) W. 7 cm Weight 15 g
Condition: Slightly
worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance: Bought
by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.064 Inventory
number: EPS 29
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Very
small stiff bag with triangular flap, one piece folded over and sewn
up both hides. Edged in purple silk. Tie cord (22 cm) with two silk
tassels. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with beige holding
stitches. Overall pattern of diamonds with diagonal ribbing in
alternative directions to show contrast. Small embroidered motif in
silk at points. Lined in floral cotton print. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
8.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 6.5 cm Weight 15 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.065 Inventory
number: EPS 30
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Very
small stiff square bag with large triangular flap, one piece folded
over and sewn up both sides. Solidly embroidered in metallic thread
over padded core with no visible holding stitches. Vertical central
panel with stylized floral motif bordered by three narrow bands of
contrasting stitches. Pocket lined in red cloth with simple linear
design in metallic thread on flap. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
12.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 6.5 cm Weight 21 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.066 Inventory
number: EPS 31
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Very
small stiff bag with large triangular flap, one piece folded over and
sewn up both sides. Long braided tie cord (34 cm) with two tassels.
Embroidered in metallic thread over padded core with beige holding
stitches on green background fabric. Vertical central panel with
floral motifs within narrow wavy border and two plain straight
borders. Pocket lined in orange cloth, simple linear metal thread
embroidery with orange holding stitches on flap. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
12 cm (incl. flap) W. 5.5 cm Weight 16 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photography:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.067 Inventory
number: EPS 32
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Stiff
purse with three pockets and rounded flap, one piece folded over.
Edged in flowered cotton print. Solidly embroidered in metallic
thread with yellow and orange holding stitches. Overall pattern of
diamonds with diagonal ribbing stitches to give contrast. At points,
small decoration of two or three colored glass beads, sequins or
mirrors. Three pockets of colored fabric, two of them with simple
linear decoration in metallic thread. Upper pocket going down full
length of purse. Flap lined in yellow printed cotton. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
24 cm (incl. flap) W. 12 cm Weight 80 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.068 Inventory
number: EPS 33
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides with slight
variation in color. Edged in red silk, with red silk tufts at
shoulders. Short twisted thread with thread ball at end of one flap.
Solidly embroidered in metallic thread with beige holding stitches.
Central diamond framed by circle of small mirrors. Small mirror in
center of each flap on purple background fabric, one flap rimmed with
bright blue synthetic yarn. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
9 cm W. 6.5 cm Weight 13 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.069 Inventory
number: EPS 34
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round soft bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides, sewed
together with rough stitching. Solidly embroidered in orange silk on
purple silk background fabric. Small mirror in center, surrounded by
embroidered circles, enclosing double sinuous lines. From outer
circle radiate triangles surmounted by circles each containing a
small cross. Narrow band along edge of flaps with alternating
multi-colored parallelograms. Lined in faded orange silk. Typical
Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10 cm W. 8 cm Weight 10 g
Condition: Worn,
mirrors missing
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.070 Inventory
number: EPS 35
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides. Body of bag
edged with loose fringe of dark red twisted thread ending in blue
glass beads. Rim of flap trimmed with blue glass beads on one side,
white glass beads on the other. Central stylized design of 8-petal
flower in metallic thread with beige holding stitches on pale orange
background fabric. Each petal with small multi-colored patch of silk
and the whole bordered in purple embroidery and metallic thread. In
center of flaps, small mirror framed in yellow and green silk. Lined
in red flowered cotton print. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
11 cm (incl. fringe) W. 9 cm (” ”) Weight 25 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.071 Inventory
number: EPS 36
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides. Edged in
bands of blue, white and red glass beads. Solidly embroidered in gold
metallic thread with yellow holding stitches on red silk background
fabric. Small mirror framed in purple in center, surrounded by
concentric circles of solid and looped embroidery. Curvilinear
embroidery on flaps. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10 cm W. 7.5cm Weight 24 g
Condition: Good
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.072 Inventory
number: EPS 37
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides with slight
variation in color. Edged with red flowered cotton print. Center
circle of mirrors framed in multi-colored silk and metallic thread
with white holding stitches on red background fabric. Outer circle in
looped stitching in metallic thread. Three small mirrors on flaps.
Lined in red flowered cotton print. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
12 cm W. 9 cm Weight 30 g
Condition: Slightly
soiled
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.073 Inventory
number: EPS 38
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides with slight
variation in color. Edged in blue, white and red glass beads, with
silk tassels at shoulders and top of triangular flap. Solidly
embroidered in metallic thread with orange holding stitches on beige
background fabric. Circular pattern around large central
topaz-colored faceted bead, enclosed by concentric circles of looped
embroidery, one circle containing multi-colored glass beads. More
beaded decoration on flaps. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
9 cm (incl. tassel) W. 7 cm (” ”) Weight 21 g
Condition: Faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.074 Inventory
number: EPS 39
Object: Make-up
bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
soft round bag with triangular flaps, similar on both sides. Small
center circle in purple silk, surrounded by concentric circles of
metallic thread and orange silk on cherry-red background fabric.
Outer circle of hooked lines. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
10 cm W. 8 cm Weight 9 g
Condition: Badly
worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.075 Inventory
number: EPS 40
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
rectangular bag, similar on both sides. Central panel embroidered in
green, blue and yellow silk and metallic thread with yellow holding
stitches on purple silk background fabric. In center panel, tree of
life, stylized birds and small sunburst motifs in metallic thread,
bordered by band of serration motif. Outer border a raised metallic
cord with yellow holding stitches and bordered on both sides by
narrow band of white, green and blue silk embroidery. Unlined.
Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
18.5 cm W. 12 cm Weight 30 g
Condition: Faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.076 Inventory
number: EPS 41
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with triangular flap and two pockets, one piece folded over to
form lower pocket. Long tie cord (65 cm) ending in small tassel.
Edged with tightly bound rim of blue, black, red, orange, and
transparent glass beads along both sides and edge of pockets. Long
vertical panels embroidered in orange, green, fuchsia, purple, white,
separated by thin lines of silk and metallic thread. Repeated cursive
motifs in alternating colors, edged by narrow border of S-shaped
motifs. Similar patterns on top pocket. Top pocket with two sections,
one running full length of purse, second pocket only half-length.
Lined in pale orange fabric. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
25 cm (incl. flap) W. 13 cm Weight 70 g
Condition: Outside
badly worn, inside intact
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.077 Inventory
number: EPS 42
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with triangular flap and two pockets. Embroidered in orange,
and purple silk with thin lines of metallic thread on green silk
background fabric on outer surface and inside of flap, and red and
pink background fabric on pockets. Three vertical panels of series of
cursive designs, separated by vertical lines, with border of running
cursive embroidery around all sides. The two pockets and flap with
different patterns of cursive lines. Top pocket with two sections,
one running full length of purse, second pocket only half-length.
Lined in pale orange fabric. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
25 cm (incl. flap) W. 13 cm Weight 47 g
Condition: Worn,
faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.078 Inventory
number: EPS 43
Object: Purse
Material/technique: cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with squared flap and two pockets. Edged with solid row of
orange, blue, purple, green, white and red glass beads on all sides
and rim of pockets. Embroidered in red, white, yellow, gray and faded
purple silk and metallic thread on blue background fabric. Long
rectangular panel with ornate cursive motifs in alternate colors,
surrounded by three lines and border of cursive motifs in alternate
colors, enclosed in three lines of silk and metallic thread. Pockets
with horizontal rectangles with cursive motifs. Upper pocket with two
sections, one going down full length of purse. Closed by eye and
snap. Lined in red floral fabric. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
20 cm (incl. flap) W. 11cm Weight 46 g
Condition: Good
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.079 Inventory
number: EPS 44
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with triangular flap and two pockets, one long piece folded
over to form lower pocket. Edged with solid row of alternating
sections of white, green and blue glass beads around sides and flap.
Embroidered in orange silk and metallic thread on gray-green
background fabric; upper pocket with green background fabric. Two
vertical panels with ornate repeated cursive designs, highlights in
purple silk, separated by lines of metallic thread, and bordered all
around by running cursive design. Lower pocket with triangular flap
and linear embroidery. Upper pocket with small mirror in center of
vertical rectangle with cursive embroidery, borders of metallic
thread, running cursive embroidery and a repeated border in metallic
thread. Upper pocket in two sections, one going down full length of
purse. Flap lined in green silk. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
25 cm (incl. flap) W. 10 cm Weight 48 g
Condition: Faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph: 
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.080 Inventory
number: EPS 45
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with squared flap and two pockets, one piece folded over to
form lower pocket. Sides, flap and pockets edged with solid row of
white, blue, red, green, orange and black glass beads. Embroidered in
red, orange, purple, green and blue silk and metallic thread on
purple silk background fabric. Long vertical panel with row of
mirrors framed in multi-colored silk and metallic thread, bordered by
narrow band of orange silk and metallic thread. Wider border of
ornate cursive motifs in alternating colors, with border in orange
silk and metallic thread. Upper pocket a horizontal panel with four
mirrors, surmounted by narrow panel with cursive motifs. Upper pocket
in two sections, one going down full length of purse. Lined in pale
orange fabric. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
23 cm (incl. flap) W. 12.5cm Weight 65 g
Condition: Badly
worn, mirrors missing
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.081 Inventory
number: EPS 46
Object: Purse
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
purse with squared flap and two pockets, one long piece folded over
to form lower pocket. Long tie cord (37 cm). Flap and pockets edged
with solid row of blue, white and red glass beads. Embroidered in
purple, blue, orange, dark red, grey and green silk and metallic
thread on off-white background fabric. Vertical center panel with
ornate multi-colored hooked star motifs with radiating spokes and
mirrors, bordered with metallic thread over padded core. Narrow outer
border with running geometric motifs. Upper pocket with horizontal
panel of similar pattern. Lined in various fabrics. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
23 cm (incl. flap) W. 11.5 cm Weight 55 g
Condition: Worn
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.082 Inventory
number: EPS 47
Object: Purse
Material/technique: cotton,
silk, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
soft purse with triangular flap and three pockets, long body of purse
folded over to form entire length of pockets. Silk tassels at sides
and top of flap. All sides (excluding bottom edge) and flap edged
with solid row of blue glass beads regularly interspersed with narrow
bands of white, red and green beads. Embroidered in orange, purple,
blue, yellow, red and green silk and metallic thread with beige and
blue holding stitches on pink silk background fabric. Two rectangular
panels with various cursive motifs separated by narrow band of
running figure 8 motifs. Outer borders of metallic thread, running
geometric motif and final border of metallic thread. On the inside
pocket, two small flaps with cursive embroidery. Top pocket going
down full length of purse. Lined in pink silk. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
11 cm (incl. flap) W. 9 cm Weight 29 g
Condition: Very
good
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph: 
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.083 Inventory
number: EPS 48
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
rectangular bag, similar on both sides. Embroidered in yellow and
beige silk on red background fabric. Mirror in small central
triangle, surrounded by cursive lines and figure 8s. Larger triangle
bordered by looped motifs. Bottom points curve outward to enclose
small mirrors. Circular motifs at sides. Unlined. Typical Pashtun
design.
Measurements: L.
10.5 cm W. 16 cm Weight 22 g
Condition: Badly
worn, faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.084 Inventory
number: EPS 49
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Small
soft bag, similar on both sides. Edged in fringe of blue and white
glass beads, top edged in solid row of blue beads. Embroidered in
orange silk and metallic thread on red silk background fabric.
Central rectangular panel with cursive embroidery, border of metallic
thread. Outer border with running cursive design with border of
metallic thread. Lined in red fabric. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
13 cm (incl. fringe) W. 12 cm (” ”) Weight g
Condition: Good,
small stains at upper edge
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Type of object: Embroidery
Accession
number: 2001.085 Inventory
number: EPS 50
Object: Bag
Material/technique: Cotton,
silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered
Origin/Period: Afghanistan
/ 20th
C.
Brief description: Soft
rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color
and design. Edged in solid row of white, orange and blue glass beads.
Embroidered in orange and red silk and metallic thread on purple silk
background fabric. Two medallions in center rectangular panel with
radiating spokes framed in metallic thread and similar radiating
spokes, with border of metallic thread. Band of running cursive
design with border of orange silk and metallic thread. Opening lined
with red silk. Body unlined. Typical Pashtun design.
Measurements: L.
15 cm W. 11 cm Weight 31 g
Condition: Badly
worn, faded
References: Dupaigne,
B. & R. Paiva (1993): Afghan
Embroidery
Provenance:
Bought by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell in Europe.
Donated by: Mrs.
Erica Stettler-Schnell, Riehen, Switzerland, 2000
Photograph:
Copyright
© - Photo/Text: Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica -
Afghanistan Museum, Carla Grissmann, 2001
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