A COLLECTION OF SIX HAZARA POUCHES (HALTA) AFGHANISTAN, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

A COLLECTION OF SIX HAZARA POUCHES (HALTA) AFGHANISTAN, LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY

the first finely embroidered in silk, geometric and zig zag forms, decorated with small glass beads, with orange and white beaded tassels, the second of polychrome geometric embroidery, heavily decorated with thread and glass beaded tassels, the third finely embroidered in silk, diamond shaped in form, bordered by white beading and polychrome fringe with a bright green draw string, the fourth finely embroidered in silk, in a diamond format: each face is of a different pattern and framed by a single line of white glass beads, tassels and small shells decorate the upper sides where the tablet braid handle fastens to the pouch, the fifth finely embroidered with vibrant silk, decorated with metal tokens fastened with bead-lined threads and polychrome silk wrapped beads, the sixth finely embroided in silk of zig zag form, framed by blue glass beads and beaded tassels central tassel with small shells (6)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the first with some losses to embroidery and some colour run, the second losses to embroidery and rubbing, the third good condition with surface dirt primarily to one face, the fourth generally good,some losses, rubbing and surface dirt, the fifth with surface dirt and minor losses, the sixth good condition with surface dirt and loose threads along the edges