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Apron

before 1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Described in the 1880 catalogue as a "small square of, blue; Arracan".
Apron like garment. Dark blue with two broad bands running lengthwise woven in red and white geometric patterns.


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, coarse woven.
Brief description
An apron like garment of a Chin people from Rakhine (Arracan) State, Burma. Blue woven cotton with two vertical bands of geometric patterns. c. before 1880
Physical description
Described in the 1880 catalogue as a "small square of, blue; Arracan".
Apron like garment. Dark blue with two broad bands running lengthwise woven in red and white geometric patterns.
Dimensions
  • Length: 45cm
  • Width: 48.5cm
Other number
3966 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
05472(IS)

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Record createdJanuary 21, 2004
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