Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

early 20th century (made), early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cotton jamdani head scarf with a secondary weaving in purple and yellow, and a repeated floral motif and an abstract floral design in the border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, jamdani woven
Brief description
Headscarf of cotton jamdani, probably made in Dhaka, early 20th century.
Physical description
Cotton jamdani head scarf with a secondary weaving in purple and yellow, and a repeated floral motif and an abstract floral design in the border.
Dimensions
  • Length: 123cm
  • Width: 116cm
  • Length: 114cm
  • Width: 121cm
Credit line
Given by Lt. Col. R. Stocker, MCIT, AMBIM
Historical context
Intended for use as clothing/garment.
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.105-1985

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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