The primary textile associated with Afghanistan is embroidery. At a later update, examples of these will be shown, many of which look like patchwork.
Korak (curtain) : This site shows a beautiful example of this traditional patchwork and explains that traditionally, a korak is used inside a yurt (the tent used by nomads).
Uzbek Korak : Patchwork, circa 19th century
Uzbek Korak : Patchwork, circa early 20th century
· Other turn of the century examples:
1.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/099kora.JPG
2.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/106.JPG
3.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/081kora.JPG
4.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/032kora.JPG
5. http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/031kora.JPG
6.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/033kora.JPG
7.http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/037kora.JPG
8. http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/038kora.JPG
9. http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/144.JPG
10. http://www.antique-carpets.com/centasia/147.JPG
Uzbek Velvet Ikat (detail), circa 19th century
Uzbek Patchwork Wedding Tent Decoration, circa turn of the 20th century
