Not currently on display at the V&A

Sword Cover

ca. 1970-1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Kutch (made)

A long decorative cover for a sword. Satin overlaid with a network of plastic beads. Tassels around the edges.


Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Sword cover
Materials and techniques
Satin, beadwork
Satin
Bead
Brief description
Ornamental sword cover, Kutch, ca. 1970-1980
Physical description
A long decorative cover for a sword. Satin overlaid with a network of plastic beads. Tassels around the edges.
Dimensions
  • Length: 90.5cm
  • Including tassels width: 16.5cm
Production
Worn by a Dhebaria Rabari groom as part of his wedding dress.
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.150-2007

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Record createdJune 12, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O136145/sword-cover-unknown/
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