Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

ca. 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Scarf of red fine woven silk, the field is a decorative lattice of gold-wrapped thread, the borders have diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread with a plant motif, the deep end borders have a diagonal pattern with zigzags above and below. Gold fringes at both ends. Complete piece.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, gold thread and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, scarf, fine woven silk or cotton and gold-wrapped thread, India, probably Varanasi, ca. 1850
Physical description
Scarf of red fine woven silk, the field is a decorative lattice of gold-wrapped thread, the borders have diagonal bands of gold-wrapped thread with a plant motif, the deep end borders have a diagonal pattern with zigzags above and below. Gold fringes at both ends. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Including fringes length: 272cm
  • Width: 39cm
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
781-1852

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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