Fragment
ca. 1855 (made)
| Place of origin |
Fragment of a reversible (two-faced) silk scarf, woven with multicoloured bands of zigzag designs; the end border has a band of dark pink silk reversing to yellow and bands of a blue and white floral design; decorative coloured bands on either side.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Fragment of a lungi, two-faced woven silk and cotton, Sindh, ca. 1855; Textiles; Clothing; Men's Clothes |
| Physical description | Fragment of a reversible (two-faced) silk scarf, woven with multicoloured bands of zigzag designs; the end border has a band of dark pink silk reversing to yellow and bands of a blue and white floral design; decorative coloured bands on either side. |
| Dimensions |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. Slip book entry 2977: 'Mans Garment Scarf / Loongee / Scind / 55 / Silk & Cotton fabric Shawl Material' |
| Historical context | The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Associated object | 7256(IS) (Part) |
| Other number | 2977 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5217(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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