Waistcloth
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Complete waistcloth of undyed eri silk, with red and grey silk. with red and grey striped side borders, and embroidered red and grey stripes at each end. Long fringes at both ends.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven and embroidered |
| Brief description | Textile, waistcloth, undyed eri silk, Tibet, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Complete waistcloth of undyed eri silk, with red and grey silk. with red and grey striped side borders, and embroidered red and grey stripes at each end. Long fringes at both ends. |
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| Object history | Transferred to India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as garment, clothing. |
| Other number | 3358 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5539(IS) |
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| Record created | September 22, 2004 |
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