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Man's Scarf

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Man's scarf (bokhani) of embroidered cotton in coloured silks and cotton. With a mixture of geometric and stylised floral ornament, and inset with mirrors. Beaded tassels at the ends. White buttons in the centre. Blue cotton lining.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton in coloured silks and cotton, inset with mirrors, lined with cotton
Brief description
Man's scarf (bokhani) of embroidered cotton in coloured silks and cotton, Sindh, 20th century
Physical description
Man's scarf (bokhani) of embroidered cotton in coloured silks and cotton. With a mixture of geometric and stylised floral ornament, and inset with mirrors. Beaded tassels at the ends. White buttons in the centre. Blue cotton lining.
Dimensions
  • Length: 128cm
  • Width: 15cm
Collection
Accession number
IS.20-1974

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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