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Table Runner

MOA: University of British Columbia

3366/3

Long rectangular table runner with hand-embroidered maroon designs with navy blue, dark green and off-white details. The textile is divided into two mirrored sections by a 6 cm off-white band at the centre. On each side is a large square with concentric diamonds and geometric patterns within, bordered by rows of repeating geometric designs. The sides are unfinished, and each end is folded and sewn with a running stitch.

  • Narrative

    Probably purchased by the donor in Pakistan, between 1997-1999.

  • Type of Item runner
  • Culture Pashtun
  • Material fibre, dye, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 168.7 cm, width 42.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
  • Received from Imelda Phelan, Fergus MacIntosh
  • Made in Pakistan
  • Collected in Pakistan
  • Ownership Date before May 17, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on May 17, 2019
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3366/0003

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