Acheik-Luntaya Silk Textile
3rd quarter 19th century (made)
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Repeating acheik (horizontal wave patterned) stripes of black, red and white on a warp ground of yellow, red, black and white. Identical fabric and measurements to 6138 (IS). Possibly intended to be made into a pah-soe (man's wrap around skirt)
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Silk luntaya (one hundred shuttles) interlocking tapestry weave. |
| Brief description | Burmese multi-coloured acheik-luntaya silk textile. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885), ca. 1850 |
| Physical description | Repeating acheik (horizontal wave patterned) stripes of black, red and white on a warp ground of yellow, red, black and white. Identical fabric and measurements to 6138 (IS). Possibly intended to be made into a pah-soe (man's wrap around skirt) |
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| Production | Acquired by the India Museum in 1855 |
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| Other number | 8382 - India Museum Slip Book |
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| Accession number | 6151(IS) |
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| Record created | April 27, 1999 |
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