Robe
early 20th century (made)
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Woman's robe (pashk) of purple silk embroidered and couched with gold-wrapped thread. A triangular red silk gusset is under each arm. The robe is wider at the bottom than at the top, and the sleeves are wider at the shoulder than at the wrist. There is an opening at the front and a flap-pocket at the waist. The gold embroidery is worked on the breast and the front panel with open diamond diaper and close geometrical panels of basket and diamond motives. The edges of the neck, deep cuffs and all the seams and bottom are ornamented.
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Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk with gold-wrapped thread |
Brief description | Woman's robe (pashk) of silk embroidered with gold-wrapped thread, Baluchistan, early 20th century |
Physical description | Woman's robe (pashk) of purple silk embroidered and couched with gold-wrapped thread. A triangular red silk gusset is under each arm. The robe is wider at the bottom than at the top, and the sleeves are wider at the shoulder than at the wrist. There is an opening at the front and a flap-pocket at the waist. The gold embroidery is worked on the breast and the front panel with open diamond diaper and close geometrical panels of basket and diamond motives. The edges of the neck, deep cuffs and all the seams and bottom are ornamented. |
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Credit line | Gift of Major Arthur M. Cohen through The Art Fund |
Production | Probably made and worn in Kalat, Baluchistan |
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Other number | IPN.2620 - Previous number |
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Accession number | IM.65-1930 |
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Record created | December 17, 2004 |
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