Afghan and Pakistan Textiles

      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.  Most Turkmen and Uzbek pieces from northern Afghanistan are posted on a separate page along with other Central Asian items. 

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


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


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


Pashtun Cushion Cover
 Swat Valley, Pakistan
14"x 30"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5764


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
16"x 33½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5050


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
14"x 27"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8961


Pashtun Vest
 Ghazni area, Katawaz
Afghanistan. 20½"x 21"
Gold braid on silk velvet
E-7502


Baluch Embroidered Tray Cover
Afghanistan
20"x 21"
Silk embroidery on cotton; glass beads,
metallic trim
E-8788


Pashtun Dress
Afghanistan
Gold braid appliqué on velvet
E-8780


Baluch Bag
Afghanistan
19½"x 20"
Silk embroidery and mirrorwork
E-8940


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
14"x 31"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8964


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Pakistan
16½"x 32½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5632


Pashtun Child's Jacket
Afghanistan
12½"x 14"
Silk embroidery on cotton, with
buttons, beads and metal ornaments
E-821


Pashtun Cushion Cover
 Swat Valley, Pakistan
33"x 15"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5765


Pashtun Dress Panel
Swat Valley, Pakistan
14½"x 18"
Silk embroidery on cotton; pom-poms
E-8952


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
15½"x 33½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8965


Pashtun Dress Panel
Afghanistan
10½"x 11"
Silk embroidery and beading
E-8789


Pashtun Dress Panel
Afghanistan
11"x 11"
Silk embroidery and beading
E-8791


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
14"x 31"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8962


Pashtun Dress Panel
Afghanistan
10"x 10"
Silk embroidery, mirrorwork and
beading
E-8790


Pashtun Child's Hat
Swat Valley, Pakistan
5¼"x 4¼"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-8954


Pashtun Dress Panel
Afghanistan
10"x 10"
Silk embroidery and beading
E-8792


Baluch Bodice
 Afghanistan
16½"x 58"
Silk embroidery and pompoms
E-5636

Uzbek Band
Northern Afghanistan
2"x 30½"
Silk needlepoint
E-8614


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

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