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Kalash Headdress.
Headdress
Kalash Headdress.
Kalash Headdress.
Museum of International Folk Art, 1996. Studio photography by John Bigelow Taylor.
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Headdress

NameHeaddress
CultureKalash
Dateca. 1960
Place madeBumburet Valley, Chitral, Pakistan, Asia
MediumWool, cowry shells, buttons, coins
DimensionsOverall: 12 in. (30.5 cm)
Object numberFA.1980.47.17
DescriptionWoven and sewn. 2 panels in brown and blue with tapestry and twined pattern across bottom. Twined edge and twisted fringe. Decorated. Seamed to fit back of head. Brocaded.Costume includes: FA.80.47-15/18 See vert. file. Con't
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