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Textile

MOA: University of British Columbia

3612/5

Embroidered square textile. The central design is a large red embroidered X-shape composed of rhombus flowers on a light grey-beige background. Small embroidery framed circular mirrors are included around the designs as well as within the central square. The edge is bordered with repeating rhombus shapes in alternating directions creating a zigzag pattern, with small triangles filling the space. This zigzag band is separated from the central design by a band of yellow threads, bordered by black on each side, that are stitched in alternating in orange and green thread. The edge has a thin band of black. Reverse is backed with red fabric.

  • Type of Item textile
  • Culture Afghan
  • Material cotton fibre, silk fibre, dye, glass, metal
  • Measurements height 55.0 cm, width 53.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Jane Murphy Thomas
  • Received from Jane Murphy Thomas
  • Made in Pakistan
  • Ownership Date before February 2, 2023
  • Acquisition Date on February 2, 2023
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3612/0005

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