Trousers
19th century (made)
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Woman's trousers (ezar) of red silk satin embroidered with silk threads in chain and buttonhole stitch, and inset with small pieces of mirror-glass (shishadar).
The bottom of each leg alone is embroidered. The pattern consists of floral sprays, vases of flowers and discs between an upper row of triangular forms and a lower row of stepped pyramids. Squares of geometrical ornament framed by bands of small crossed squares forms the bottom border.
The bottom of each leg alone is embroidered. The pattern consists of floral sprays, vases of flowers and discs between an upper row of triangular forms and a lower row of stepped pyramids. Squares of geometrical ornament framed by bands of small crossed squares forms the bottom border.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk satin embroidered with silk threads, and inset with mirror-glass |
| Brief description | Woman's trousers (ezar) of silk satin embroidered with silk threads, Kutch, 19th century |
| Physical description | Woman's trousers (ezar) of red silk satin embroidered with silk threads in chain and buttonhole stitch, and inset with small pieces of mirror-glass (shishadar). The bottom of each leg alone is embroidered. The pattern consists of floral sprays, vases of flowers and discs between an upper row of triangular forms and a lower row of stepped pyramids. Squares of geometrical ornament framed by bands of small crossed squares forms the bottom border. |
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| Credit line | Given by Lady Ratan Tata, York House, Twickenham |
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| Accession number | IM.241-1920 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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