Not currently on display at the V&A

Border

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

Narrow border from a shawl, woven wool, floral design in red, blue and green, within narrower side borders of red and orange with black and white spots.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool
Brief description
Textile, shawl border, woven wool, Sialkot, ca. 1855
Physical description
Narrow border from a shawl, woven wool, floral design in red, blue and green, within narrower side borders of red and orange with black and white spots.
Dimensions
  • Length: 164cm
  • Width: 4cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment.
Subjects depicted
Other number
3516 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0291(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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