Dress
19th century (made)
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Woman's dress (Kudti) of satin embroidered in coloured silks. Below the neck and on the shoulders are rectangles filled with rows of floral and geometrical devices. A pattern of linked circles, each enclosing a round of floral form, four oval leaf forms, and a five-lobed pendant figure, cover the breast. The remaining surface is covered with diagonal rows of vases of flowers alternating with crosses, and rows of round flowers with glass centres. The bottom border has narrow bands of small geometrical motives.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Satin embroidered in coloured silks |
Brief description | Woman's dress (Kudti) of satin embroidered in coloured silks, Kutch, 19th century |
Physical description | Woman's dress (Kudti) of satin embroidered in coloured silks. Below the neck and on the shoulders are rectangles filled with rows of floral and geometrical devices. A pattern of linked circles, each enclosing a round of floral form, four oval leaf forms, and a five-lobed pendant figure, cover the breast. The remaining surface is covered with diagonal rows of vases of flowers alternating with crosses, and rows of round flowers with glass centres. The bottom border has narrow bands of small geometrical motives. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Ratan Tata, York House, Twickenham |
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Accession number | IM.234-1920 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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