Not currently on display at the V&A

Wrapped Garment

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Paithani-style wrapped garment. Field of orange cotton with repeating spot pattern in brocaded silver-gilt-wrapped thread. Both ends with deep band of silver-gilt-wrapped thread framed by borders of tapestry-woven floral meander in pink, orange, blue, red, and green silk. Same pattern in side borders.


Object details

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Brief description
Paithani-style wrapped garment, orange cotton field with silver-gilt spots and two end borders of silver-gilt bands with woven floral designs, probably Maharashtra, c. 19th century; Textiles; Clothing
Physical description
Paithani-style wrapped garment. Field of orange cotton with repeating spot pattern in brocaded silver-gilt-wrapped thread. Both ends with deep band of silver-gilt-wrapped thread framed by borders of tapestry-woven floral meander in pink, orange, blue, red, and green silk. Same pattern in side borders.
Dimensions
  • Length: 126in
  • Width: 64in
Collection
Accession number
IS.183-1960

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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