Not currently on display at the V&A

Band

ca. 1940 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Painted cotton band in white cotton with thin black stripes, and decorated all over with a painted geometric design in black. 16 cms fringe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Painted cotton
Brief description
Painted cotton band, Assam, ca. 1940
Physical description
Painted cotton band in white cotton with thin black stripes, and decorated all over with a painted geometric design in black. 16 cms fringe.
Dimensions
  • Width: 7.5cm
  • Including fringe length: 184cm
Object history
Usually sewn onto man's cloak.
Production
Painted band from Longsa Village, Mokokchung sub division, Naga Hills (cf. IS.127-1989). Part of Archer collection
Collection
Accession number
IS.129-1989

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Record createdOctober 12, 2004
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