50 YEARS - ALONG THE WAY

Retrospective exhibition, 19 – 27 October, open daily, and 7 – 9 November

Closed 28 October to 6 November

Afshar Purse

Afshar Purse

dimensions:  
10 x 23 cm

Description

Afshar purse, Sirjan area, south-central Iran, early 20th century, wool and cotton (white); embroidered on a dark brown ground.

Reportedly used to contain sewing materials such as needles and thread. A rare example of tribal and village weaving