Pieced embroidered bands, Pieced lining. Overall silk cross-stitch embroidery on cotton. The pattered vertical bands on the sides are worked in the same technique, in a finer stitch. Chain stitch embroidered tape outlines the edges. The tassels are cotton with metal elements. Red, white, yellow, green on black background, 5-sided panel ending with three tassels. Completely covered with embroidery: cross stitch and others. Two center medallions: round with hook shapes surrounding and in center. 3/4" chain stitch borders surround outer edges. 1 1/4" side embroidered panels in cross-stitch. Striped, pieced lining. Stamped "Made in Afghanistan" on reverse.. Original from the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
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