Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855 (made)
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Scarf, in two parts, woven cotton, with jamdani technique in alternating pink and blue design. Mostly geometric design, with stylised buta at the ends.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton, with cotton secondary weave |
| Brief description | Wrapped garment in two parts of jamdani muslin, white with patterns in red and blue, probably Shahabad, Bihar, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Scarf, in two parts, woven cotton, with jamdani technique in alternating pink and blue design. Mostly geometric design, with stylised buta at the ends. |
| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2822: 'Muslin Scarf / Dabee / Shahabad / 55 / Figured ends coloured' |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 2822 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6198(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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