Not currently on display at the V&A

Turban Part

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fragment of a turban cloth, pink and black shot silk.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textiles, fragment of a turban cloth, probably South India, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Fragment of a turban cloth, pink and black shot silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 306cm (approx.)
  • Width: 23cm
cut piece
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, headwear.
Collection
Accession number
7623(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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