One Vintage Afghan Decorative Tassel | Rare Find No.7
Vintage handmade tassel made by tribal women in Afghanistan used to embellish anything from their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport, they are thought to be a good luck charm.
Made with various coloured beads and and metal findings.
I bought these tassels in Peshawar in 1998 from one of the oldest textile and trinket traders markets in the world, Qissa-khwani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar].
Vintage handmade tassel made by tribal women in Afghanistan used to embellish anything from their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport, they are thought to be a good luck charm.
Made with various coloured beads and and metal findings.
I bought these tassels in Peshawar in 1998 from one of the oldest textile and trinket traders markets in the world, Qissa-khwani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar].
Vintage handmade tassel made by tribal women in Afghanistan used to embellish anything from their home, garments, cattle and any means of transport, they are thought to be a good luck charm.
Made with various coloured beads and and metal findings.
I bought these tassels in Peshawar in 1998 from one of the oldest textile and trinket traders markets in the world, Qissa-khwani Bazaar [Storyteller Bazaar].
DETAILS
Listing for one tassel
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 16cm 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!
