{"product_id":"antique-silk-embroidered-dowry-cuffs-afghanistan-rita-okrent-collection-aa339","title":"Antique Silk-Embroidered Dowry Cuffs, Afghanistan - Rita Okrent Collection (AA339)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA pair of antique silk-embroidered textile pieces, likely cuffs or front decorative panels from a woman's dress, in tight silk embroidery with stylized medallions and small diamond motifs. The pieces feature maroon, gold, blue-violet, and rose tones, with rows of small repeating diamonds bordering the central medallion bands. Pieces such as these were typically part of a woman's dowry, passed down through the generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCirca late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silk stitching is remarkably fine and even throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe faded rose background fabric gives the pair a soft, aged warmth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed embroidery work, preserved even apart from the original garment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eProvenance: Circa late 1800s. Afghanistan, sourced late 1970s. \u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Length: Full pieces approximately 13.8 inches (35 cm); woven portion approximately 12.6–13.4 inches (32–34 cm), Width: 2 inches (5 cm+).\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Woven portion is in excellent worn condition, with some loose threads and stains around the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eArtifacts and Antiques Item 339\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Objects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252433645870,"sku":"Artifacts and Antiques Item 339","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_2578.jpg?v=1782755486","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/products\/antique-silk-embroidered-dowry-cuffs-afghanistan-rita-okrent-collection-aa339","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}