Not currently on display at the V&A

Waistband

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

Waistband of thick woven cotton, with chevron designs in blue, white, brown and yellow. Tassels of metal-wrapped thread and indigo dyed cotton.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and metal-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, waistband, striped cotton, Darjeeling (acquired, but possibly made in Bhutan), ca. 1855.
Physical description
Waistband of thick woven cotton, with chevron designs in blue, white, brown and yellow. Tassels of metal-wrapped thread and indigo dyed cotton.
Dimensions
  • Including tassels length: 284cm (approx.)
  • Width: 7cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Production
Acquired in Darjeeling but possibly made in Bhutan
Subject depicted
Other number
3934 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
9202(IS)

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Record createdSeptember 22, 2004
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