Not currently on display at the V&A

Textile

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of a muslin turban cloth, including a broad band of gold-wrapped thread, stripes and small buta motif.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, fragment of a turban cloth, Chanderi, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Fragment of a muslin turban cloth, including a broad band of gold-wrapped thread, stripes and small buta motif.
Dimensions
  • Length: 79cm
  • Width: 23cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, headwear, when complete.
Subject depicted
Other number
5589 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7858(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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