1855~, Thanjavur

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1855~, Thanjavur

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Identifier: 7013(IS)

Collection: South & South East Asia Collection

Material: Cotton
Silk

Technique: Weaving

Depiction

Geometrical motif 55%

Dimension: 134 cm (length)
91 cm (width)

Production time: 1855~
19th century (dates CE)

Production place: Thanjavur

Type of object: costume
fabrics

Description

The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. One end of a length of mashru, pink with fine vertical orange stripes. End finish of thick yellow silk wefts at one end. Textile, one end of a length of mashru, Thanjavur, ca. 1855.

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