Afghani and Pakistani Textiles - 1
      from the collection of Marla Mallett

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Many ethnic groups in Afghanistan and nearby northern Pakistan are well-known for their carpets, but groups such as the Pashtun have also produced beautiful, intricately embroidered textiles, sometimes embellished with beadwork.  Most of the items posted here are costume pieces or household items such as cushion covers, tray covers, etc., that date from either the late 19th century or the first half of the 20th century.  They are joyful, colorful articles that greatly enlivened the austere and often harsh environments.  Turkmen and Uzbek pieces from northern Afghanistan are posted on a separate page along with other Central Asian items. 

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Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
15"x 31½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5052


Baluch Bodice
Afghanistan
62"x 17½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8601


Katawaz Tray Cover
Afghanistan
22½"x 19½"
Silk embroidery on silk, with metallic
braid, mirror-work, and beaded fringe
E-4258

Pashtun Shawl
Kohistan, Afghanistan
79½"x 60"
Silk embroidery on cotton, with 
beading.
E-5058


Pashtun Shawl
Swat Valley, Pakistan
45"x 102"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5757


Child's Jacket
Kohistan, Afghanistan
15"x 17½"
Silk embroidery on cotton; buttons 
and beads
E-820


Pair of Pashtun Trivets
Afghanistan
Each: 8"diameter
Glass beading
E-1168
E-1169


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
14½"x 33½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5633


Pair of Pashtun Dress Panels
Afghanistan
Each: 8"x 8"
Silk embroidery on silk, with 
applied gold braid and beaded fringe
E-4334 and E-4335


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
15"x 32½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-4253


Laki Uzbek Embroidery
Northern Afghanistan or Uzbekistan
34"x 35"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-3543

Pair of Pashtun Dress Panels
Afghanistan
Each 9"x 9½"
Silk embroidery on silk, gold 
couching and beaded edging.
E-4340 and E-4341


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
15"x 33"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-4024


Decorated Hanging
Afghanistan
49"x 37"
Silk embroidery on cotton;
corded fringe
E-8600


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
15"x 33"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-4023

Pair of Pashtun Dress Panels
Afghanistan
Each 9½"x 9½"
Silk embroidery on silk, gold couching
and beaded edging; bead medallions
E-4338
E-4339


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
13½"x 31"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5768


Turkmen Decoration
Northern Afghanistan
23"x 15"
Silk needlepoint
E-8519


Baluch Purse
Afghanistan
7"x 6"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-4274


Pashtun Shawl
 Kohistan, Afghanistan
71"x 61"
Silk embroidery on cotton, with 
beading.
E-5059


Baluch Yastik
Afghanistan
14½"x 25½" plus tassels
Cotton embroidered pillow, with
mirror work and tassels
E-7733

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Women and children in the Swat Valley, Pakistan. Johannes Kalter               

  

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