Brimless, short and rounded cap in a reddish-brown velvet with a light brown band covered by a wide ribbon of metal thread. The hat is very rigid. The top has four heart-shapes beaded in yellow, dark blue, orange, light green and light blue with points meeting at centre, and metal stylized floral embroidery within. Some sequins are incorporated in and around the design.

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• Type of Item hat
• Culture Pashtun
• Material fibre, glass, metal
• Measurements height 7.8 cm, width 18.5 cm, depth 16.7 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Karl Perrin
• Received from Karl Perrin

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• Made in Afghanistan
• Collected in Afghanistan

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• Collection Date between 1967 and 1969
• Ownership Date before August 1, 2019
• Acquisition Date on August 1, 2019

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition fair
• Accession Number 3377/0002