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Phulkari

19th century-20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Phulkari coverlet of embroidered cotton with silks. Embroidered in green, white, yellow and orange silks on a light brown cotton ground.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton with silks
Brief description
Woman's headcover, cotton embroidered with floss silks, Punjab, 19th century-20th century
Physical description
Phulkari coverlet of embroidered cotton with silks. Embroidered in green, white, yellow and orange silks on a light brown cotton ground.
Dimensions
  • Width: 61.25in
  • Length: 99.5in
Collection
Accession number
IS.169-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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