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Many ethnic groups in Afghanistan and nearby northern Pakistan are well-known for their carpets, but groups such as the Pashtun have also produced beautiful, intricately embroidered textiles, sometimes embellished with beadwork.  Most of the items posted here are costume pieces or household items such as cushion covers, tray covers, etc., that date from either the late 19th century or the first half of the 20th century.  They are joyful, colorful articles that greatly enlivened the austere and often harsh environments.  Turkmen and Uzbek pieces from northern Afghanistan are posted on a separate page along with other Central Asian items. 

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Baluch Yastik
Afghanistan
14½"x 25½" plus tassels
Cotton embroidered pillow, with
mirror work and tassels
E-7733


Dervish Hat
Afghanistan
6½"x 7"
All-over gold embroidery
E-5707


Pashtun Dress
Kohistan, Afghanistan
68"x 33"
Silk embroidery on cotton; buttons, 
metal ornaments.
E-7272


Katawaz Tray Cover
Afghanistan
22½"x 19½"
Silk embroidery on silk, with metallic
braid, mirror-work, and beaded fringe
E-4258


Pashtun Vest
Afghanistan
20"x 24"
Gold braid on silk velvet
E-7503

Pashtun Shawl
Kohistan, Afghanistan
79½"x 60"
Silk embroidery on cotton, with 
beading.
E-5058


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
 16½"x 32½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5056


Child's Jacket
Kohistan, Afghanistan
15"x 17½"
Silk embroidery on cotton; buttons 
and beads
E-820


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
30½"x 13"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5770


Pair of Pashtun Trivets
Afghanistan
Each: 8"diameter
Glass beading
E-1168
E-1169


Pair of Pashtun Dress Panels
Afghanistan
Each: 8"x 8"
Silk embroidery on silk, with 
applied gold braid and beaded fringe
E-4334 and E-4335


Sind Child's Dress
Pakistan
52½"x 30½"
Gold embroidery on silk
E-5702


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
15"x 33"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5053


Laki Uzbek Embroidery
Northern Afghanistan or Uzbekistan
34"x 35"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-3543

Pair of Pashtun Dress Panels
Afghanistan
Each 9"x 9½"
Silk embroidery on silk, gold 
couching and beaded edging.
E-4340 and E-4341


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
 15½"x 32½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-4254


Embroidered Cushion Cover
Swat Valley. Pakistan
14½"x 29½"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-514


Pashtun Dress Panel
Afghanistan
13"x 15"
Gold and silver couching and 
mirrorwork
E-1176


Child's Hat
Swat Valley, Pakistan
6"x 6½"
Silk embroidery, beading and coins
E-1044


Pashtun Embroidery
Swat Valley, Pakistan
15"x 32½"
Silk embroidery on cotton 
E-4252


Pashtun Cushion Cover
Swat Valley, Pakistan
14"x 31"
Silk embroidery on cotton
E-5771

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Women and children in the Swat Valley, Pakistan. Johannes Kalter               

  

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