Not currently on display at the V&A

Sash

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

Silk sash of white silk, with fans at each end of red silk and gold-wrapped thread, and fringes. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile,white silk sash, Baharampur, Central India, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Silk sash of white silk, with fans at each end of red silk and gold-wrapped thread, and fringes. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Including fringe length: 328cm
  • Width: 17cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
372 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5941(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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