1855~, Varanasi

1855~, Varanasi

Identifier
0814(IS)
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Dimension
331 cm (length)
154 cm (width)
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Type of object

Description

Intended for use as a garment, clothing. Wrapped garment or shawl, fine green silk, brocaded with diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread in a plant design, large buta in corners, woven red and gold borders and deep end borders, both with buta and plants and bands of woven gold-wrapped thread in bands of discrete geometric patterns in between. Complete piece. Textile, wrapped garment, woven silk and gold-wrapped thread, Varanasi. ca. 1855