Shawl
ca. 1855 (made)
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Large woven silk shawl, covered with a floral design in red, dark pink, green and silver-coloured thread. Borders with buta motifs between rows of trailing plants. Borders added later. Part of the borders' reverse is designed to be shown when turned over. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk, woven |
| Brief description | Textile, silk turnover shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. |
| Physical description | Large woven silk shawl, covered with a floral design in red, dark pink, green and silver-coloured thread. Borders with buta motifs between rows of trailing plants. Borders added later. Part of the borders' reverse is designed to be shown when turned over. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Other number | 3212 - India Museum Slip Book |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 5057(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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