Cover
19th century (made)
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Cover (Rumal) of green satin embroidered in white and coloured silks entirely in chain stitch. The colour scheme is worked in white, black, blue, yellow, red and purple. In the middle is an eight-pointed star enclosing floral devices converging on a central rosette. The field is covered with repetitions in horizontal rows of a simple floral spray. The border has rosettes and three-pointed leaves separated by standing parrots.
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Materials and techniques | Satin embroidered in silks |
Brief description | Cover (Rumal) of satin embroidered in silks, Kutch, 19th century |
Physical description | Cover (Rumal) of green satin embroidered in white and coloured silks entirely in chain stitch. The colour scheme is worked in white, black, blue, yellow, red and purple. In the middle is an eight-pointed star enclosing floral devices converging on a central rosette. The field is covered with repetitions in horizontal rows of a simple floral spray. The border has rosettes and three-pointed leaves separated by standing parrots. |
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Credit line | Given by Lady Ratan Tata, York House, Twickenham |
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Accession number | IM.277-1920 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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