1855~, Assam

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1855~, Assam

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Identifier: 7504(IS)

Collection: South & South East Asia Collection

Technique: Weaving

Depiction

Geometrical motif 47%
Geometrical motif 64%

Dimension: 890 cm (length)
135 cm (width)

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

Production place: Assam

Type of object: fabrics
household objects

Description

Intended for use to provide protection against mosquitos. Mosquito curtain, made of loosely woven muga silk, with black and ochre checks throughout. Textile, silk mosquito curtain, Assam (Darrang district), ca. 1855.

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