Description / Inventory of a Collection of 148 Afghan Embroideries Presented by Peter and Erica Stettler-Schnell to the
Afghanistan-Museum
Part II - Numbers 051-100
Accession number: 2001.086 Inventory number: EPS 51 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged with short fringe of white, blue and red glass beads, opening edged in narrow band of purple silk. Embroidered in red, purple and green silk and metallic thread on orange background fabric. Vertical rectangular center panel with two rows of three mirrors outlined in red, orange and purple silk and metallic thread. Panel divided and bordered by thin band of metallic thread. Outer border of multi-colored running cursive motifs, bordered with silk and metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 14.5cm (incl. fringe) W. 13 cm (incl. fringe) Weight 57 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:
Accession number: 2001.087 Inventory number: EPS 52 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Embroidered in orange, red, blue and green silk and metallic thread on purple silk background fabric. Vertical rectangular center panel with stylized birds and cursive designs bordered by thin band of metallic thread. Outer border of running cursive design bordered by narrow band of metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L.13 cm W. 10 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:
Accession number: 2001.088 Inventory number: EPS 53 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in design. Embroidered in orange silk and metallic thread on purple background fabric. Center square divided into vertical panels bordered by thin bands of metallic thread. Two side panels with ornate cursive designs, narrow center panel with scrolled S motif. Outer border of similar S motif, bordered with band of metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 13.5cm W. 12.5 cm Weight 25 g Condition: Sides and opening 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:
Accession number: 2001.089 Inventory number: EPS 54 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color and design. Opening edged in fuchsia silk, sides edged with rounded rim of tightly bound blue, red and white glass beads. Embroidered in fuchsia, purple, orange and green silk and metallic thread on purple background fabric. Vertical rectangular center panel with ornate cursive design, bordered by narrow band of metallic thread. Outer border with running cursive design, bordered by band of metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 10.5 cm Weight 33 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:
Accession number: 2001.090 Inventory number: EPS 55 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, two sides different. Edged in long red, purple, fuchsia, green silk and metallic thread fringe ending in single white bead. Opening edged in printed fabric. Single drawstring. Embroidered in yellow, green, purple silk on pink silk background fabric. One side, five rows of squares with four-leaf floral design, small leaf in each corner of square. Other side, overall cursive design with floral elements. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 18 cm (incl. fringe) W. 22 cm (” ”) Weight 37 g Condition: 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:
Accession number: 2001.091 Inventory number: EPS 56 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag. Edged in metallic thread with small silk tassels at outer corners and end of flap. Embroidered in yellow, black, purple and green silk on pink background fabric. Four squares with two different star motifs, bisected and bordered by narrow band of running S-shaped motif. Lined in purple flowered fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 15.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 10. cm Weight 17 g Condition: Worn, badly 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:
Accession number: 2001.092 Inventory number: EPS 57 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, one piece folded over and sewn up both sides. All sides (excluding bottom) edged with solid rim of white, blue, black, yellow, green and red glass beads, pocket edged in green silk. Embroidered in red silk and metallic thread on purple background fabric. Central panel and border in overall repeated cursive pattern, divided by narrow band of braided metallic thread. Lined in red fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 14 cm Weight 48 g Condition: Reverse side 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:
Accession number: 2001.093 Inventory number: EPS 58 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag with triangular flap. Edged with loose dark-red fringe ending in glass beads. Embroidered in orange, green, purple and red silk and metallic thread on purple silk background fabric. In center an 8-pointed star with hooked points in a field of cursive designs, outlined with narrow band of metallic thread. Outer border of repeated cursive motifs, outlined with narrow band of metallic thread. On reverse side, rectangular panels with similar designs as on the front. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20 cm (incl. fringe) W. 15 (” ”) Weight 50 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:
Accession number: 2001.094 Inventory number: EPS 59 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft coin purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color and design. Edge of flaps bound in fuchsia silk. Embroidered in orange, purple and fuchsia silk and metallic thread on gray background fabric. Rectangular central panel with cursive design, bordered by narrow band of metallic thread. Outer border with running S motif bordered by band of metallic thread. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 11 cm Weight 25 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: Accession number: 2001.095 Inventory number: EPS 60 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan/20th C. Brief description: Soft coin purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged with loose multi-colored fringe of twisted thread ending in blue glass beads, rim of opening with thin row of blue beads. Two tie cords (8 cm) ending in tassel. Embroidered in green, red, and purple silk on purple silk background fabric. Bottle-shaped central panel with 8-pointed hooked star design. Border of running multi-colored motifs. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 12.5 cm W. 10.5 cm Weight 18 g Condition: Colors fresh, but background fabric 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:
Accession number: 2001.096 Inventory number: EPS 61 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft coin purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Body edged in fuchsia silk, flap in metallic thread. Embroidered in orange, green fuchsia, and purple silk and metallic thread with orange holding stitches on black background fabric. In center, an 8-pointed star, each point enclosing a branch motif in various colors. Small mirror in center of star and between the points. Outer circle diamond-shaped motifs in metallic thread joined at points. Lined in fuchsia fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 12 cm Weight 30 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:
Accession number: 2001.097 Inventory number: EPS 62 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft coin purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Opening edged in floral print. Embroidered in green, orange, fuchsia and purple silk and metallic thread. Narrow concentric bands containing multi-colored S-shaped and linear motifs, framed in thin band of metallic thread within yellow borders. Lined in red floral print. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 12 cm Weight 20 g Condition: Badly worn, 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:
Accession number: 2001.098 Inventory number: EPS 63 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Small square bag, similar on both sides similar with variation in color. Embroidered in multi-colored silk on purple background fabric. Five small mirrors framed in various colors in diagonal rows forming an X, enclosed in running thick line of kelim stitches. Outer rim edged with radiating lines. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 8 cm W. 8 cm Weight 13 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:
Accession number: 2001.099 Inventory number: EPS 64 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, edged in black wool wound with metallic thread. Small tufts of fuchsia and green silk at bottom corners of bag and at joining of points. Embroidered in green, orange, fuchsia and purple silk on yellow silk background fabric. Center motif a stylized flower in multi-colored silk, each tip with small tulip motif. Small framed mirrors and alternate star motifs scattered in circle around field. Stylized flower in each corner. Border of multi-colored geometric motifs around outer edge. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 24 cm (incl. flap) W. 16.5 cm Weight 28 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:
Accession number: 2001.100 Inventory number: EPS 65 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, finely edged in metallic thread. Very long tie cord (72 cm) with eight widely spaced multi-colored silk tassels. Silk tufts at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Embroidered in orange, black, red, fuchsia, purple and green silk and metallic thread on purple silk background fabric. In center diamond a hooked star design with small framed mirrors in each corner. Bordered by two bands of various geometric motifs, separated by thin bands of slanting ribs of metallic thread embroidery. Lined in pale orange fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19 cm (incl. flap) W. 13 cm Weight 34 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:
Accession number: 2001.101 Inventory number: EPS 66 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, unevenly folded over and roughly sewn. Embroidered in yellow, green, fuchsia and purple silk and metallic thread on faded red background fabric. Center multi-colored ram-horn, geometric and floral motifs. Outer edge a wide band of metallic thread ribbon with self-pattern. One white and three blue glass beads at joining of corners. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20 cm (incl. flap) W. 14 cm Weight 36 g Condition: Badly worn, faded, frayed, mirror 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:
Accession number: 2001.102 Inventory number: EPS 67 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic tread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, edged in metallic thread with silk tufts at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Long tie cord (24 cm). Embroidered in orange, red, black, green, purple and fuchsia on natural-colored background fabric. In center field large cross over smaller diagonal cross, both edged with radiating lines and bordered by X motif. Outer edge bordered by band of multi-colored branch motif. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 17 cm (incl. flap) W. 12 cm Weight 22 g Condition: 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:
Accession number: 2001.103 Inventory number: EPS 68 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, opening edged in metallic thread. Large round tufted silk buttons at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Embroidered in orange, green, black, purple and red silk on fuchsia silk background fabric. In center field various geometric and floral motifs. Lined in Russian floral cotton print. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20 cm (incl. flap) W. 13.5 cm Weight 19 g Condition: Slightly worn, 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:
Accession number: 2001.104 Inventory number: EPS 69 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, wool / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, edged in metallic thread wound around black wool core in patterned design. Multi-colored silk tufts at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Small loop at tip of flap. Embroidered in fuchsia, purple, orange and green silk on natural-colored background fabric. Field divided into four squares each containing geometric floral motif enclosed by narrow borders of small motifs in alternating colors. Lined in red fabric with floral print. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 23 cm (incl. flap) W. 15.5 cm Weight 36 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:
Accession number: 2001.105 Inventory number: EPS 70 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, edged in thick metallic thread. Brown tufts at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Embroidered in orange, green, fuchsia, red and purple silk on natural-colored background fabric. In center field large X with double ram-horn motifs, smaller ram horns in angles of center of the X and in outer corners. Two borders of multi-colored designs. Lined in Russian floral print. Unusual white background. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 15.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 10.5 cm Weight 14 g Condition: Slightly faded Other 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:
Accession number: 2001.106 Inventory number: EPS 71 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metal / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, edged in red silk. Large brown wool tufts with round metal discs at tip of flap, bottom corners of bag and joining of points. Embroidered in purple, fuchsia, green, blue, and beige silk on natural-colored background fabric. In center field, stylized flower with long narrow pointed leaves. Surrounded by borders of star and scroll motifs. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20 cm (incl. flap) W. 13 cm Weight 18 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:
Accession number: 2001.107 Inventory number: EPS 72 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft coin purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color and design. Embroidered in orange, green, red, purple and blue silk on a natural-colored background fabric. Stylized floral motif surrounded by small multi-colored linear motifs. A border of slanting lines around outer edge. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 10.5 cm Weight 18 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:
Accession number: 2001.108 Inventory number: EPS 73 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color, one long piece folded over and sewn up both sides. Edged in purple silk. Long tie cord (44 cm) ending in pink tassel. Embroidered in yellow, red, green, blue and purple and beige silk on dark fuchsia background fabric. Six vertical and three horizontal squares delineated by double lines of green silk, containing variously colored 8-pointed stars. Border of small stepped squares. Lined in red-and-white striped fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19 cm W. 13 cm Weight 28 g Condition: Edges 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:
Accession number: 2001.109 Inventory number: EPS 74 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color, one long piece folded over and sewn up both sides. Black tie cord (23 cm) ending in purple tassel. Body embroidered in orange, white, blue, yellow, green and beige cotton thread; band at opening in pink, red and black. Geometric patterns of squares and triangles. Unlined. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19 cm W.14 cm Weight 40 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:
Accession number: 2001.110 Inventory number: EPS 75 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Thick border of white glass beads and three white beaded tassels at bottom of bag and two at either side of opening. Opening of flowered print with twisted drawstring with small cluster of white beads in middle of drawstring. Solidly embroidered in yellow, green, red, blue and gray. On one side, interlacing rows of evenly shaped diamonds. On other side, interlacing rows of two to three joined diamonds framed in corresponding zigzag lines. Both sides with outer border of multi-colored parallelograms. Lined in mauve floral cotton print. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 14 cm Weight 100 g Condition: Slightly worn, 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:
Accession number: 2001.111 Inventory number: EPS 76 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Opening edged in black cotton with twisted double drawstring with small cluster of white beads in middle of drawstring, edged with loose fringe of white glass beads with three tassels of white beads ending in beaded balls along bottom and two similar tassels on either side of opening. Solidly embroidered in red, blue, yellow and pink silk. One side, rows of geometric diamond shapes. Other, center panel of even rows of small black diamonds on red background, bordered by wide band of large geometric designs. Lined in black cotton. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 14 cm Weight 102 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:
Accession number: 2001.112 Inventory number: EPS 77 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in design and color. Edged with loose fringe of white glass beads. Solidly embroidered in red, yellow, blue, and green silk. On each side, four vertical bands of various geometric shapes, with single white glass bead in center of each design. Lined in purple fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 14 cm Weight 47 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:
Accession number: 2001.113 Inventory number: EPS 78 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged in loose fringe of white glass beads, with three tassels of white beads ending in white beaded ball along bottom and two similar tassels at each side of opening. Opening of beige fabric with double drawstrings ending in cluster of white beads. Overall design in dark red, green, beige, blue and orange silk on beige background fabric. Horizontal bands of various geometric shapes. Lined in beige fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 12 cm 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:
Accession number: 2001.114 Inventory number: EPS 79 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, similar on both sides. Edged in short loose fringe of white glass beads, with tassels of white beads ending in beaded balls at four corners. Opening of black cotton with long black tie cord (104 cm) and double drawstrings ending in small clusters of white beads. Solidly embroidered in red, orange, green and beige silk on black background fabric. Six horizontal bands of various geometric designs, separated by thin black line interspaced with single and double white glass beads. Lined in black fabric. Typical Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 11 cm W. 12 cm Weight 90 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:
Accession number: 2001.115 Inventory number: EPS 80 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass/ hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square bag, similar on both sides. Long dark blue fringe ending in single white glass bead around three sides. Similar fringe in dark red below embroidered rim of opening. Embroidered in green, black, beige, orange and red silk on maroon background fabric. Edge of opening embroidered on blue background fabric. Four vertical rows of multi-colored geometric designs, separated by various widths of zigzag lines. Unlined. Uzbek (?) design. Measurements: L. 16 cm (incl. fringe) W.15 cm (” ”) Weight 42 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:
Accession number: 2001.116 Inventory number: EPS 81 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides. Edged with short thick fringe of white glass beads with three tassels of white beads ending in white beaded balls along bottom edge, two longer similar tassels at either side of opening. Opening in black cotton, with double drawstrings ending in small cluster of white beads. Loose zigzag of white beads tipped with blue beads across top below opening. Solidly embroidered in red, maroon, beige and orange silk on brown background fabric. Horizontal bands of various geometric and S-shaped motifs. Separated by narrow black line interspaced with white glass beads. Lined in black fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 11 cm W. 11 cm Weight 80 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:
Accession number: 2001.117 Inventory number: EPS 82 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in design. Edged in short thick fringe of white glass beads. Opening edged in floral print matching the colors of purse, short brown double drawstrings. Solidly embroidered in maroon, orange, green, blue and beige silk on black background fabric. Center square of rows of various interlocking geometric motifs, surrounded by narrow black line interspaced with single white bead. Framed by two bands of geometric designs, similar black line and white beads. Lined in black floral print. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 14 cm Weight 60 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:
Accession number: 2001.118 Inventory number: EPS 83 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Edged with very thick short fringe of white glass beads along all four sides. Three tassels of twisted thread ending in white beaded balls at bottom of purse, two similar tassels at the top. Opening of orange fabric, short single drawstring. Extremely fine embroidery in blue, beige, orange and maroon silk on beige background fabric. One side, overall pattern of various interlocking multi-colored diamond shapes; other side, wide vertical band of various interlocking diamond shapes, framed on either side by bands of zigzags Lined in gray fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 13 cm Weight 120 g Condition: Badly worn, faded, 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:
Accession number: 2001.119 Inventory number: EPS 84 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged in flat fringe of white glass beads in diamond pattern along three sides. Opening of patterned print matching the colors of purse, short thin double drawstrings. Solidly embroidered in maroon, green, yellow, blue and black silk. Two vertical panels of squares of geometric motifs framed by narrow maroon bands with horizontal groups of yellow and green lines. Lined in purple flowered print. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 15 cm (incl. fringe) W. 14 cm (” ”) Weight 36 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:
Accession number: 2001.120 Inventory number: EPS 85 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan/20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides. Edged in clusters of white glass beads, with three orange and white glass-beaded tassels along bottom (one missing) and two at top. Zigzag of glass beads along top below opening. Opening of red fabric, double drawstrings. Solidly embroidered in maroon, yellow, blue, purple and green silk. Small multi-colored diamonds spaced across field and enclosed in center notched square. Large X of white glass beads in center. Lined in beige fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 15 cm W. 12cm Weight 48 g Condition: Worn, tassel 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:
Accession number: 2001.121 Inventory number: EPS 86 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Edged in flat zigzag of white glass beads. Opening of pattered fabric, short single drawstring. Solidly embroidered in green, red, blue, yellow, orange and black silk on black background fabric. One side, center square of horizontal interlocking multi-colored zigzags, framed by dark line with two regularly spaced white glass beads. Border of zigzags and similar dark beaded line. Other side, center square of narrow diagonal rows of multi-colored adjoining diamonds, framed by black line with spaced single white bead, and another black line with spaced double beads. Border of multi-colored zigzags. Lined in purple floral fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 15 cm (incl. fringe) W. 15 cm (” ”) Weight 40 g Condition: 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: Accession number: 2001.122 Inventory number: EPS 87 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Edged in short thick fringe of white glass beads, with tassels of beads around three sides. Opening printed fabric, double drawstrings. Solidly embroidered in yellow, blue, green, orange, and red on black background fabric. One side, center square of narrow horizontal rows of multi-colored interlocking slanted diamonds, framed by row of white glass beads. Outer border of single line of framed diamond shapes. Other side, center square of horizontal interlocking multi-colored zigzags, framed by row of white glass beads. Outer border of angular running S-shaped-motif. Lined in red floral print. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 10 cm W. 10 cm Weight 43 g Condition: 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:
Accession number: 2001.123 Inventory number: EPS 88 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, two sides different. Edged with silk tufted fringe, long white glass beaded tassels around three sides, beaded zigzag along top below opening. Opening black fabric, single silk drawstring. One side, solidly embroidered in yellow, beige, green, blue and red silk on dark gray back-ground fabric. Center rectangle of horizontal rows of multi-colored diamond shapes. Framed by narrow band of multi-colored arrowhead motifs and nar-row band of adjoining multi-colored diamonds. Other side, embroidered in red, beige, blue, and green silk on dark gray background fabric. Four squares divided diagonally into triangles of narrow chevrons. Attached by stem-like lines to center band of cross-stitching. Outer border of multi-colored arrow-head motifs. Lined in black fabric. Typical Pashtun design from Swat. Measurements: L. 19 cm (incl. fringe) W. 17 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:
Accession number: 2001.124 Inventory number: EPS 89 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metal / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides with slight variations in color and design. Edged with thin chain holding small metal cutouts along all sides. Opening in red fabric, with thick multi-colored wool double drawstrings. In middle of drawstrings large silver decorated cylindrical ornament with small circular cutouts dangling around bottom and three large multi-colored wool pompoms emerging from the top. Solidly embroidered in beige, pink, purple and fuchsia silk on red background fabric. Center square of elongated verti-cal diamond shapes, bordered by band of multi-colored angular S shapes. Lined in red fabric. Pashtun design from Swat. Measurements: L. 15 cm (incl. metal fringe) W. 14 cm (” ”) Weight 115 g Condition: 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: Accession number: 2001.125 Inventory number: EPS 90 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Edged with long multi-colored fringe of twisted thread ending in single white glass bead around three sides. Solidly embroidered in green, red, beige, black and yellow silk. One side, geometric central stylized bird motif in green, two small diamonds in white on each side. Wide band of geometric designs at opening, two narrower bands of geometric designs along outer edges. Other side, lower field of green stylized bird motif on red field, two small diamonds in white. Upper field, yellow bird on black field. Band of geometric shapes along top and both sides. Lined in plain red fabric. Typical Lakai Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 18 cm (inc. fringe) W. 23 cm (” ”) Weight 34 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:
Accession number: 2001.126 Inventory number: EPS 91 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, similar on both sides with variations in color and design. Edged with fringe of multi-colored twisted thread ending in single blue glass bead around three sides. Opening narrow band of black silk ikat, double drawstrings ending in tassels. Solidly embroidered in orange, brown, fuchsia, yellow, blue, purple, white and green silk. One side, lower field yellow stylized bird motif on black; upper field, green stylized bird on red; both with small stepped multi-colored diamonds in center of and lower area. Other side, lower field 3-toned blue stylized bird on brown; upper field, white bird on black; both with small stepped multi-colored diamonds in center and around edges. Narrow band of geometric design along both sides. Lined in multi-colored striped fabric. Typical Lakai Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 17 cm (incl. fringe) W. 18 cm (” ”) Weight 34 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:
Accession number: 2001.127 Inventory number: EPS 92 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged with very long fringe of multi-colored twisted thread ending in single white glass bead around three sides. Solidly embroidered in orange, blue, maroon, beige, fuchsia, purple, black and green silk. In center, short-armed cross, framed in series of multi-colored bands, outer band in black with angular hooked points. Wide band of geometric motifs along opening, two narrow bands of slanting S motifs along both edges. Lined in red floral print. Typical Lakai Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 25 cm (incl. fringe) W.20 cm (” ”) Weight 41 g Condition: 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:
Accession number: 2001.128 Inventory number: EPS 93 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag, similar on both sides with variation in color. Edged with long fringe of multi-colored twisted thread ending in single white glass bead. Long tie cord (58 cm) ending in colored glass beads and tassels. Solidly embroidered in fuchsia, black, orange, purple, beige and green silk. Center diamond in black framed by multi-colored borders with angular hooked points. Wide band of geometric designs along top and narrow bands of S-shaped motifs along both edges. Lined in blue floral print. Typical Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 21 cm (incl. fringe) W. 20 cm (” ”) Weight 60 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:
Accession number: 2001.129 Inventory number: EPS 94 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse, two sides different. Multi-colored tufts of silk widely spaced around three sides. Opening edged in green silk, pink tie cord (56 cm). Embroidered in green, fuchsia, purple, beige, orange and black silk on beige background fabric. One side, in center short-armed cross, framed by multi-colored bands, outer band in black with angular hooked points. Outer border of running hook design. Other side, in center multi-colored square, with pointed star-like shapes on all sides, small stepped clusters of yellow between points. Border of multi-colored lines around all four outer edges. Typical Lakai Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 15.5 cm W. 14.5cm Weight 40 g Condition: Badly 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:
Accession number: 2001.130 Inventory number: EPS 95 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft rectangular bag, similar on both sides with slight variation in color. Edged with widely spaced green and purple tassels with single orange bead and one black bead. Long twisted tie cord (62 cm). Solidly embroidered in orange, beige, maroon, touch of red, and purple silk. Three vertical bands of geometrical hooked designs in white and yellow on maroon field, Lined in red floral print. Typical Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 20 cm W. 13cm Weight 47 g Condition: Faded, one tassel 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:
Accession number: 2001.131 Inventory number: EPS 96 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square bag, similar on both sides. Edged with long fringe of twisted thread ending in single white glass bead around all sides. Solidly embroidered in fuchsia, purple, green, orange, yellow and beige silk. Vertical multi-colored lines of steep zigzags. Narrow band of small zigzags down center. Unlined. Typical Lakai Uzbek design. Measurements: L. 16 cm (incl. fringe) W. 17 cm (” ”) Weight 44 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:
Accession number: 2001.132 Inventory number: EPS 97 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides with slight variation in design. Edged in short thick fringe of white glass beads, with tassels of white beads widely spaced around three sides. Opening of blue silk, double drawstrings with cluster of white beads. Solidly embroidered in red, green, orange, yellow, blue, and red silk on beige background fabric. Center square of horizontal rows of multi-colored zigzags framed by band of white glass beads. One side, outer band of running hook design; other side, small stepped squares joined at points. Unlined. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 18 cm W. 17 cm Weight 115 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:
Accession number: 2001.133 Inventory number: EPS 98 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides with variation in design. Edged with short thick fringe of white glass beads along three sides, with tassels of white beads at bottom and at either side of opening. Zigzag row of beads below opening. Opening in black fabric, double drawstrings ending in cluster of white beads. Solidly embroidered in maroon, blue and beige silk and shiny grey metallic thread. Vertical rows of multi-colored elongated diamonds. Lined in pale orange fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 13 cm W. 13cm Weight 90 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:
Accession number: 2001.134 Inventory number: EPS 99 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar on both sides. Edged with short thick fringe of white glass beads, tassels of white beads widely spaced around three sides. Fringe of white, green and red beads below opening. Opening in grey cotton with short double drawstrings ending in beaded tassels. Solidly embroidered in yellow, green, blue and red silk. Vertical rows of multi-colored double diamonds finely outlined in black. Lined in gray fabric. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 14 cm (incl. beads) W. 15 cm (” ”) Weight 100 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:
Accession number: 2001.135 Inventory number: EPS 100 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft square purse, similar colors on both sides but different designs. Edged with short thick fringe of white glass beads, three beaded tassels at bottom, one longer tassel at both sides near top. Opening of floral print, short double drawstrings, strip of zipper around opening. Embroidered in maroon, green, yellow, beige and blue silk on black background fabric. One side, horizontal rows of small multi-colored diamonds, framed by narrow black band with spaced white glass beads. Other side, center square of geometric shapes, with spaced white beads, framed by narrow black band with spaced white beads. Outer border a band of small diamonds joined at points. Lined in dark maroon floral print. Typical Kohistani design. Measurements: L. 13 cm (incl. fringe) W. 12 cm (” ”) Weight 65g 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:
Copyright © - Photo/Text: Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica - Afghanistan Museum, Carla Grissmann, 2001
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