Two Vintage Afghan Beaded Talismans, Decorative Tassels | Rare Find - NO.5
These handcrafted beaded tassels are made made by Afghans to decorate anything from entrances to their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport as a talisman for good luck.
I bought these tassels from a shopkeeper in Qissa-khawani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar] one of the oldest traders markets in the world in Peshawar, Pakistan; a place that has been home to millions of Afghan refugees. I have had these tassels in my possession since 1998, but they were most likely made in the 1980’s or earlier.
Over the past 30 years I have collected objects and textiles from Afghanistan as way to feel connected to my paternal ancestry. I have kept a few for myself, given some as gifts to family and friends to keep as good luck charms. Now I am ready to part with the last few I have.
You will receive pair NO.5 sold as seen.
These handcrafted beaded tassels are made made by Afghans to decorate anything from entrances to their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport as a talisman for good luck.
I bought these tassels from a shopkeeper in Qissa-khawani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar] one of the oldest traders markets in the world in Peshawar, Pakistan; a place that has been home to millions of Afghan refugees. I have had these tassels in my possession since 1998, but they were most likely made in the 1980’s or earlier.
Over the past 30 years I have collected objects and textiles from Afghanistan as way to feel connected to my paternal ancestry. I have kept a few for myself, given some as gifts to family and friends to keep as good luck charms. Now I am ready to part with the last few I have.
You will receive pair NO.5 sold as seen.
These handcrafted beaded tassels are made made by Afghans to decorate anything from entrances to their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport as a talisman for good luck.
I bought these tassels from a shopkeeper in Qissa-khawani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar] one of the oldest traders markets in the world in Peshawar, Pakistan; a place that has been home to millions of Afghan refugees. I have had these tassels in my possession since 1998, but they were most likely made in the 1980’s or earlier.
Over the past 30 years I have collected objects and textiles from Afghanistan as way to feel connected to my paternal ancestry. I have kept a few for myself, given some as gifts to family and friends to keep as good luck charms. Now I am ready to part with the last few I have.
You will receive pair NO.5 sold as seen.
DETAILS
Listing for two tassels
1980’s or earlier.
Handcrafted with wool, silk threads, beads, tiny shells and metal findings.
Sold as seen. You will get the pair pictured.
Tassels measure approximately 10cm - 15cm long.
USES
Curtain pulley or tie backs.
Keyhole or door handle decoration.
Embellish a garment or pin to braided hair.
Hang on a dreamcatcher or christmas tree.
The possibilities are endless!
