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Skirt Fragment

MOA: University of British Columbia

3332/4

Fragment of a skirt composed of the front and back of the hem. The two pieces are still attached along one side seam. Both section backed by three layers of fabric, with the outermost being a different pattern for each side - red with various sized circles, and a red and white gingham with dot pattern . Bottom edge is heavily beaded with rows of repeating white and blue or light blue and red with geometric patterns in white, orange, green, red and dark blue with a light blue beaded background. Above, a row of silver metallic thread applique.

  • Type of Item fragment
  • Culture Pashtun
  • Material metal, glass, cotton fibre, dye
  • Measurements height 10.5 cm, width 148.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
  • Received from Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
  • Made in Pakistan
  • Ownership Date before November 20, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on November 20, 2018
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3332/0004

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