Not currently on display at the V&A

Man's Garment

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wrapped garment, known as a 'khess', dark blue cotton cloth, with fine white stripes on side borders, narrow woven red band at each end.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven
Brief description
Textile, man's wrapped garment, dark blue cotton, Assam, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Wrapped garment, known as a 'khess', dark blue cotton cloth, with fine white stripes on side borders, narrow woven red band at each end.
Dimensions
  • Length: 222cm (approx.)
  • Width: 112cm (approx.)
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
2577 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5155(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 15, 2004
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