cover image: Scarf

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Scarf

Research in Progress Resist pattern of a series of squares containing "butahs" or cone shapes. Borders of the squares contain a curving vine pattern. Pattern is yellow on dark green and within each square is a smaller solid red square with a reserved square diamond shape made by stitch resist.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
20th century
Dates
20th century
Format
Medium: silk Technique: block printed resist and stitch resist; tin dye
Pages
H x W: 215 × 82.5 cm (7 ft. 5/8 in. × 32 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
Afghanistan
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
Afghanistan
Reference
1976-116-1
Rights
Gift of Dr. Rodman Gilder
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/de34d4f7371e21c1052492619e056b82