Art
The Marketplace, Afghanistan
- Item Number
- 105
- Estimated Value
- 1200 USD
- Sold
- 325 USD to lw294a9c1
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Hearts And Homes For Refugees (tax ID 813361872) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Oil, 18x24 inches, offered framed with wood frame
For the people of Afghanistan, there is comfort in maintaining the traditions of centuries that focus on hospitality and shared meals. Customs may vary based on region, but meals in Afghanistan are essentially centered around the tenet of hospitality and sharing. This tradition starts at the marketplace where condiments and ingredients of all kinds are displayed and purchased.
Persian, Indian, Chinese and Mediterranean cultures influence Afghan food. Thus, dried goods like raisins and other fruit, as well as various types of beans and spices, are sold at markets throughout the country, including such colorful and pungent products as turmeric, cinnamon sticks, saffron and cardamom, alongside hundreds of different types of rose petals for making perfume.
Artist's Note:
As I commit the colors and textures of the spices, herbs, dried flowers and fruit to canvas, I imagine breathing in their aromas and have to smile!
Item Special Note
Hearts & Homes for Refugees' Note:
The Afghan women resettled in White Plains, NY are famed for their delicious cooking, such as kabuli pulao - cardamom-scented rice studded with raisins and shredded carrots. Some are using their culinary skills to offer catering services for extra income.
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