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Scarf

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf, pink woven silk brocaded with silver-wrapped thread, with regular rows of plant motifs in silver-wrapped thread, added borders and fringes of silver-wrapped thread and a hem in silver-wrapped thread with a diaper pattern and zigzag bands on either side. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven silk, silver-wrapped thread brocade
Brief description
Textile, scarf, woven silk, silver-wrapped thread brocade, India, 19th century
Physical description
Scarf, pink woven silk brocaded with silver-wrapped thread, with regular rows of plant motifs in silver-wrapped thread, added borders and fringes of silver-wrapped thread and a hem in silver-wrapped thread with a diaper pattern and zigzag bands on either side. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Including fringes length: 230cm
  • Width: 22cm
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
IS.16-1880

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Record createdDecember 13, 2012
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