Machilipatnam

Machilipatnam

Identifier
IM.165-1910
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Dimension
213.36000061035156 cm (length)
223.52000427246094 cm (width)
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Description

Palampore (palang posh) in silk embroidered in coloured silks and gold thread, probably made in Machilipatnam, 17th century Palampore in white silk embroidered in coloured silks and gold thread. With an elaborate floral trellis design emblazoned with a large coat-of-arms of a Dutch family in the centre and on each of the four corners. Narrow border of floral scrollwork.