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Hat

MOA: University of British Columbia

3377/1

Brimless, short and rounded cap fully embroidered in rows of repeating designs that wrap around the band. The geometric and floral designs are stitched in pale grey-green, eggplant, deep pink and dark teal silk thread, outlined by orange-gold silk thread in chain stitch. The dome has a small eight-point star design at centre, with a ring of fern-like leaves encircling it. Edge hemmed with light green, white and purple band. Lined with solid beige fabric.

  • Type of Item hat
  • Culture Baluchi, Pashtun
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre
  • Measurements height 9.0 cm, diameter 16.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Karl Perrin
  • Received from Karl Perrin
  • Made in Afghanistan
  • Collected in Afghanistan
  • Collection Date between 1967 and 1969
  • Ownership Date before August 1, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on August 1, 2019
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3377/0001

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