Fringe with warp-twined heading, warp-twined (tablet) band. Bag back: printed, with a printed lining. Overall cross stitch silk embroidery on unknown ground fabric, probably cotton. The face panel is backed with printed cotton fabric, and the back of the bag is also printed cotton. There is a cotton fringe on all sides, and cotton hanging tabs at the top. All four edges have two applied braids: one is woven in multi-colors, one is purple with lavender and tan fringe. Blue, red, gold dominate.

Kalta, late 19th century

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Details
Title
Kalta
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2004.259.16
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Fringe with warp-twined heading, warp-twined (tablet) band. Bag back: printed, with a printed lining. Overall cross stitch silk embroidery on unknown ground fabric, probably cotton. The face panel is backed with printed cotton fabric, and the back of the bag is also printed cotton. There is a cotton fringe on all sides, and cotton hanging tabs at the top. All four edges have two applied braids: one is woven in multi-colors, one is purple with lavender and tan fringe. Blue, red, gold dominate.