Dhoti
ca. 1867 (made)
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Length of unbleached, coarse white cotton, with blue borders incorporating a flower motif, blue and red bands at ends. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven |
| Brief description | Man's wrapped garment (dhoti), white cotton with blue and white borders, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, c. 1867. |
| Physical description | Length of unbleached, coarse white cotton, with blue borders incorporating a flower motif, blue and red bands at ends. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Probably intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 4827(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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