Bag Item Number: 1228/3 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

A flat, rectangular bag constructed from very heavy, flat-weave, patterned wool textile and decorated with twisted fringe, tassels and a wide band of braided latticework. The bag is predominantly brown, with several horizontal bands of light yellowish brown geometric motifs, consisting of arrangements of diamonds and triangles. The horizontal bands are trimmed with brown, black and dark orange twisted fringe. The wide decorative latticework band at the bottom of the bag is comprised of thick strands of braided fibre that are interlocked with one another and trimmed with white glass beads. A 4.5 cm wide woven wool shoulder strap is attached to the top of the bag. Its design and weave differ from the textile of the body of the bag.

History Of Use

A bag like this one had many uses, and was probably primarily used to store objects in the home or tent and/or for transporting goods by nomadic groups.

Iconographic Meaning

Woven designs are probably badges of tribal identity.

Item History

What

Name
Bag
Identification Number
1228/3
Type of Item
bag
Material
wool fibre, dye, yak wool fibre ?, glass and goat fibre ?
Manufacturing Technique
woven and braided
Overall
height 70.0 cm, width 32.2 cm, depth 3.0 cm

Who

Culture
Uzbek ?
Previous Owner
Alan Davidson
Received from
Alan Davidson (Seller), Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Afghanistan
Collected in
Afghanistan

When

Ownership Date
before August 14, 1987
Acquisition Date
on August 14, 1987

Other

Item Classes
textiles
Condition
good
Accession Number
1228/0003