Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

ca. 1855 - ca. 1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf, black Kashmir wool decorated with gold-wrapped thread, couched onto the surface using silk thread. Buta and flower motifs, and added gold fringe.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, gold-wrapped thread couching
Brief description
Textile, scarf, woven wool, embroidered, India, probably Delhi, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Scarf, black Kashmir wool decorated with gold-wrapped thread, couched onto the surface using silk thread. Buta and flower motifs, and added gold fringe.
Dimensions
  • Excluding fringe height: 178cm
  • Fringe length: 27.5cm
  • Width: 27cm
Credit line
Purchased from Dr Forbes Watson
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.11-1880

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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