Hanging
late 19th century (made)
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The fine cotton and highly skilled tie-dyeing are typical of 19th-century workmanship in Kota, Rajasthan. This piece reputedly came from the royal toshkhana (cloth store) at Kota.
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Materials and techniques | Tie-dyed cotton |
Brief description | Hanging made of tie-dyed cotton, Kota, late 19th century |
Physical description | Hanging made of tie-dyed cotton. The piece was folded into three panels for tying. With hunting scenes in white, yellow and green on a red ground. |
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Object history | This cotton tie-dyed shikar bandhani shows a high level of workmanship associated with the royal cloth store toshkhana of Kota. It was folded into three panels for tying. |
Production | This shikar bandhani reputedly came from the royal toshkhana at Kota, Rajasthan. |
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Summary | The fine cotton and highly skilled tie-dyeing are typical of 19th-century workmanship in Kota, Rajasthan. This piece reputedly came from the royal toshkhana (cloth store) at Kota. |
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Accession number | IS.18-1983 |
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Record created | November 22, 2002 |
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