Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fine white cotton unstitched garment, with gold-wrapped thread borders and gold bands at either end, woven with metal-wrapped thread. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton and metal-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, white cotton with gold bands, Pauni, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Fine white cotton unstitched garment, with gold-wrapped thread borders and gold bands at either end, woven with metal-wrapped thread. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 357cm (approx.)
  • Width: 101cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8638(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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