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Vintage Kuchi bead work pieces. All three pieces are made from glass seed beads. Handmade by the Kuchi women in Afghanistan. Handmade beadwork may have some slight variation in size, shape or pattern. often with intricate mathematical patterns. (Studies have been done on the mathematics of Kuchi beadwork - ask me about it!) Please be aware that these pieces have been used and reused, often many times, and will show wear in places.
Item No. DXX0036
Length: Rope piece is 29.5 inches long. Flat pieces are 9 and 21 inches.
Width: Rope is about 5/16th of an inch and flat pieces are about 1/2 inch wide.
Colors: Blue and multi
Materials: Glass beads, cord, thread
Additional Info: Rope is round with traditional blue beading wrapped around it.
The flat pieces are matching and are made with beads sewn together in a pattern.
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Condition: Vintage
This listing is for all three beaded pieces.
Beadwork items often become worn after a relatively short period of time, repairs often show where the original maker or owner tried to keep the item in good condition. These pieces may be frayed, worn or have other evident wear. Beadwork may come loose in places. Please check all photos carefully for condition and be aware that this wear is a part of the vintage cultural nature of these items. Loose beading can often be repaired easily using a beading needle and beading floss. If you have questions about any of our items, please let us know by emailing us at info@redcamel.net.
Afghani beadwork is some of the finest in the world, often with intricate mathematical patterns. (Studies have been done on the mathematics of Kuchi beadwork - ask me about it!) Please be aware that these pieces have been used and reused, often many times, and will show wear in places. If necessary, beadwork can often be repaired simply by running a bit of beading floss through the beads and knotting it securely.
A NOTE ON THE CONDITION OF TRIBAL ITEMS: Our tribal beadwork and textile items are used tribal pieces from faraway lands. As used pieces our items will may be frayed, faded or otherwise reflect their prior lives as treasured tribal pieces. Please know that we strive to maintain the tribal allure of our items and therefore we DO NOT CLEAN or repair these pieces in any way. This not only maintains the old, tribal look of each piece that our belly dance customers seek, but also preserves the value of a piece that cleaning would destroy.
