Lot 56
 

AFGHANISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY
Handspun and handwoven cotton, hand embroidered with untwisted silk thread, natural dyes
Length 42 in (107 cm), Sleeve span 66.5 in (169 cm)

NON-EXPORTABLE


Kuchi is a generic term used for the nomadic pastoralists of Afghanistan. The term is derived from a Persian word meaning 'those who go on migration.' At one time, the Kuchi roamed large parts of Afghanistan, extending into Central Asia, and were often seen in caravans with their double-humped camels.

Kuchi textiles are highly embellished and decorated; they embroider everything, and wear bright clothes with large pieces of jewellery. The long-sleeved, knee length tunic in the present lot is lavishly embroidered with silk threads on both sides as well as the sleeves. Diamond shaped patterns are a common motif in Kuchi textiles and this is evident here in several forms, along with a row of hexagon shapes towards the bottom.




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  Lot 56 of 82  

WOVEN TREASURES: TEXTILES FROM THE JASLEEN DHAMIJA COLLECTION
19-20 OCTOBER 2016

Estimate
Rs 2,00,000 - 3,00,000
$3,035 - 4,550

Winning Bid
Rs 1,80,000
$2,727
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)










 



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