{"product_id":"pair-of-antique-afghan-embroidered-textile-fragments-rita-okrent-collection-aa516","title":"Pair of Antique Afghan Embroidered Textile Fragments - Rita Okrent Collection (AA516)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA pair of matching embroidered textile fragments, circa early 1900s, likely salvaged from the hem of a woman's dress given their scale, hand-stitched in colorful silk floss in multiple horizontal bands of scrolling and geometric motifs. The repeating pattern includes interlocking S-scrolls and small floral forms in maroon, green, blue, and orange on a cream ground. Sourced in Afghanistan in the late 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe repeating scrollwork is neat and well executed.\u003cbr\u003eMaroon, green, blue, and orange combine without overwhelming the design.\u003cbr\u003eDetailed handwork, preserved even apart from the garment it came from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eProvenance: Circa early 1900s, Afghanistan; sourced late 1970s\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: Each piece approximately 15 inches (38 cm) long x 4.7 inches (12 cm) wide\u003cbr\u003eCondition: 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 516\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Objects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52252971860270,"sku":"Artifacts and Antiques Item 516","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_2571.jpg?v=1782760402","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/products\/pair-of-antique-afghan-embroidered-textile-fragments-rita-okrent-collection-aa516","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}