Hanging
1850-1900 (made)
| Place of origin |
Panel of embroidered silk in satin and chain stitch. Composed of seven narrow strips sewn together. Pink ground with a pattern in white and yellow. Border surround of stained and faded pink silk. Plain cotton backing.
Object details
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| Brief description | Chakla (hanging) or cover, faded pink silk border on three sides of central panel made up of embroidered Parsi sari borders stitched together, Gujarat, 1850-1900; Textiles; Embroidery |
| Physical description | Panel of embroidered silk in satin and chain stitch. Composed of seven narrow strips sewn together. Pink ground with a pattern in white and yellow. Border surround of stained and faded pink silk. Plain cotton backing. |
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| Production | Embroidery made for Parsi community |
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| Accession number | IS.169-1960 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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