Kussen of tas met raster verdeeld in ruiten en kruisbloemen met haken. Achterkant vlak geweven in brede strepen. by Jaffi volk

Kussen of tas met raster verdeeld in ruiten en kruisbloemen met haken. Achterkant vlak geweven in brede strepen. c. 1800 - 1900

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natural stone pattern

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detailed texture

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hand-embroidered

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repetition of pattern

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regular pattern

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pattern repetition

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watercolour bleed

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imprinted textile

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layered pattern

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printed materiality

This is a woven cushion or bag produced by the Jaffi people, a nomadic group from Afghanistan, sometime between 1800 and 1900. The cushion features a vibrant geometric pattern of diamonds and cross-shaped floral motifs in reds, blues, and browns against a blue background. This repeating pattern is known as a "raster," a key characteristic of Jaffi textiles. The reverse side displays a more simple design of broad, horizontal stripes. The cushion's dimensions are 68 cm in height, 49 cm in width, and 9 cm in depth, suggesting a utilitarian purpose, perhaps for use in a tent or for storage.

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