Not currently on display at the V&A

Cover

ca. 1855 - ca. 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dyed ochre, block printed in red, green, black, and blue, the field has diagonal bands of floral buta and sprays of flowers. Borders of buta and floral designs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, block printed and dyed
Brief description
Textile, probably a bed cover (palampore), block printed cotton, northern India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Dyed ochre, block printed in red, green, black, and blue, the field has diagonal bands of floral buta and sprays of flowers. Borders of buta and floral designs.
Dimensions
  • Length: 266cm
  • Width: 184cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a cover, for household use.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
5462B/(IS)

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Record createdNovember 20, 2013
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