Accession number: 2002.282 Inventory number: MHF 01 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Slightly lopsided round pouch, narrow opening with thin line of white glass beads, and red, white and green beads around body. Similar colors on both sides with slight variation in design. Embroidered in orange silk on green silk background fabric. Large heart-shaped and triangular motifs in center each with double hooked motifs at sides. Field covered in cursive designs of hooks and circles with radiating spokes. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19.5 cm W. 20 cm Weight 45 g Condition: Good Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.283 Inventory number: MHF 02 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Slightly lopsided round pouch, edged with thin row of blue and white glass beads. Different colors and designs on both sides. One side embroidered in orange silk on pale green silk background fabric. Cursive design of heart, hooks, horns and stylized birds. Other side orange, red, blue and white silk and metallic thread on green fabric. Design of horns and random motifs, metallic braid encompassing an oval, a trapezoid and stylized horns. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 16 cm Weight 39 g Condition: Worn, one side faded Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.284 Inventory number: MHF 03 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Slightly lopsided round pouch, edged with thin row of blue glass beads. Same colors on both sides with slight variation in design. Embroidered in orange, red, burgundy and green silk on purple silk background fabric. Heart motif with stylized horns at sides and bottom. Random linear designs of hooks and loops. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 19 cm Weight 47 g Condition: Good Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.285 Inventory number: MHF 04 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Slightly lopsided round pouch, edged with thin row of blue and white glass beads. Different colors and designs on both sides. One side embroidered in orange silk on green silk background fabric. Heart motif with stylized horn at sides and bottom. Field random design of cursive hooks and loops. Other side embroidered in yellow, red, purple, and burgundy silk on pale green fabric. Linear heart, horn, hook and loop motifs. On this side, the lines of embroidery are clearly visible traced with a pen. Unlined. Pashtun designs. Measurements: L. 19 cm W. 20 cm Weight 40 g Condition: Good Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.286 Inventory number: MHF 05 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Oblong pouch with narrow opening, edged in thin row of red and orange glass beads. Similar on both sides with slight variations in color and design. Embroidered in orange, red, purple, pink and burgundy silk on dark green background fabric. Concentric heart and horns motifs bordered with hooked designs. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 18 cm W. 13.5 cm Weight 41 g Condition: Good Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.287 Inventory number: MHF 06 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread and ribbon, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Slightly lopsided 6-sided pouch with wide opening, edged in thin row of blue and white glass beads. Similar on both sides with slight variations in color and design. Embroidered in metallic thread with purple holding stitches on orange cotton background fabric. Mirrors framed in green, purple and burgundy. Zigzag band of metallic thread at top, horizontal rows of small mirrors across field separated by zigzags. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19 cm W. 19 cm Weight 72 g Condition: Worn, faded, soiled, mirrors missing Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.288 Inventory number: MHF 07 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Stiff bag, edged in metallic thread wound around black cotton core. Purple tufts at top of flap and lower corners, yellow tuft at center. Embroidered in metallic thread with various colored holding stitches on pale orange back-ground fabric. Four squares with small mirrors framed in fuchsia. Lined in floral print cotton. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 19.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 13.5 Weight 65g Condition: Worn, faded, soiled Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.289 Inventory number MHF 08 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread and ribbon / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft bag. Embroidered in orange, purple, red, burgundy silk and metallic thread on green silk background fabric. Embroidered felt disk in center of cross of metallic ribbon. Four squares with stylized heart and ram-horn motifs, surrounded by linear hook, horn and loop motifs. Lined in fuchsia cotton. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 15 cm Weight 46 g Condition: Worn, faded, soiled Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.290 Inventory number: MHF 09 Object: Make-up bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Stiff bag, edged in metallic braid. Embroidered in metallic thread with orange holding stitches on orange silk background fabric. Round center design with mirror framed in fuchsia, in four corners mirrors framed in fuchsia and purple. Bands of various linear and diamond shapes. Lined in purple floral cotton print. Pashtun design, Measurements: L. 20 cm (incl. flap) W. 13 cm Weight 62 g Condition: Worn Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.291 Inventory number: MHF 10 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Rectangular bag, opening edged in two rows of white glass beads, three sides in fringe of twisted purple thread ending in white glass beads. Same colors on both sides with slight variation in design. Embroidered in purple, burgundy, and red silk and metallic gold thread on dark green background fabric. Center panel with stylized ram-horn motifs divided and framed by metallic braid. Hook motif and scalloped line around outer border, framed by double row of metallic braid. Lined in red cotton. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 16 cm (incl. fringe) W. 15 cm (“ “) Weight 55 g Condition: Worn, metallic braid slightly frayed Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.292 Inventory number: MHF 11 Object: Bag Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Rectangular bag, one long piece folded over and sewn up both sides. All sides edged in single row of green glass beads. Similar colors on both sides with slight variation in design. Embroidered in orange, green, purple and burgundy silk and silver metallic braid on burgundy silk background fabric. Stylized ram horns, birds and S-shaped motifs in vertical column separated by metallic braid. Unlined. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 20 cm W. 11 cm Weight 30 g Condition: Worn, soiled, ends of metallic braid frayed Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.293 Inventory number: MHF 12 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread, glass / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Soft purse with small rounded flap and two pockets, one long piece folded over to form lower pocket. Edged with tightly bound rim of blue glass beads. Embroidered in orange silk and silver metallic braid on fuchsia silk background fabric. Stylized linear ram-horn motif in center panel bordered by braid of metallic thread. Outer band running hook design bordered by metallic braid. Similar pattern on upper inside pocket. Upper pocket not sewn at bottom. Lined in red cotton. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 22.5 cm (incl. flap) W. 12 cm Weight 65 g Condition: Good, metallic braid slightly frayed Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.294 Inventory number: MHF 13 Object: Pouch Material/technique: Cotton, silk / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan (Turkey?) / 20th C. Brief description: Thin soft bag, with opening full width of top, edged in beige and red crocheting. Two curved lines of beige and red crocheting, on one side only, on purple silk background fabric. Lined in beige and red floral print cotton. Probably from Turkey. Measurements: L. 16 cm W. 15 cm Weight 15 g Condition: Good Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Accession number: 2002.295 Inventory number: MHF 14 Object: Purse Material/technique: Cotton, silk, metallic thread / hand-embroidered Origin/Period: Afghanistan / 20th C. Brief description: Large stiff purse with rounded flap and two pockets. Edged in cotton print. Thin blue tie cord (64 cm), multi-colored tassels two on each side, one at top of flap. Snap and eye. Embroidered in green, orange, beige, brown, purple and mauve silk and gold metallic thread on beige background fabric. Field of round floral and various petal motifs, divided by line of orange embroidery. Pockets of floral print cotton and red velvet. Lined in grey cotton. Pashtun design. Measurements: L. 25 cm (incl. flap) W. 16 cm Weight 120 g Condition: Worn Reference: Dupaigne, B. and R. Paiva (1993): Afghan Embroidery Provenance: Boutique International, Basel, 1985 bought from Mr. Omar, Kabul. Donated by: Martin and Annelies Häner-Frey, Basel, Switzerland, 2002 Photograph:
Copyright © - Photo/Text: Stiftung Foundation Bibliotheca Afghanica - Afghanistan Museum, Carla Grissmann, 2005
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