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1855~ / 1879~, India

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Victoria and Albert MuseumVictoria and Albert Museum
Identifier
7798(IS)
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Technique
Brocaded
Weaving
Depiction
  • Floral motif 55%
  • Vegetal motif 59%
Dimension
554 cm (length)
88 cm (width)
Production time
1855~ / 1879~
19th century (dates CE)
Production place
India
Type of object
costume
fabrics

Description

Intended for use as a garment, clothing. Garment, dark red, fine loosely woven silk, brocaded with gold-wrapped thread with small stylised flower and spot motifs. Fine gold bands at either end. Complete piece. Textile, wrapped garment, fine woven silk, gold-wrapped thread brocade, India, ca. 1855-1879

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