Square quilted textile. Central design is an X-shape created with five diamonds. This is bordered by small squares, every other square is white with a diamond. This is bordered by opposing strips of floral fabric, and opposing strips of burgundy across the shorter edges. Finished with black edging, and a small black loop in one corner. Reverse is unfinished - not backed.

• Narrative

  Thought to be from the Kalash Valley?

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• Type of Item textile
• Culture Kalash
• Material silk fibre, cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 88.0 cm, width 85.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
• Received from Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh

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• Made in Chitral

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• Ownership Date before November 20, 2018
• Acquisition Date on November 20, 2018

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3332/0043