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Nakshe

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of trouser panels of hand woven cotton embroidered in red, green, yellow and cream silk and metal thread. The panel is divided into vertical stripes by bands of woven hem-stitching. The stripes are filled alternately with a stylised three-pronged tree design and a small motif resembling flower buds.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Trouser Panel
  • Trouser Panel
Materials and techniques
Hand woven cotton embroidered with silk and metal thread
Brief description
Pair of trouser panels of hand woven cotton embroidered with silk and metal thread; Turkey, 19th century.
Physical description
Pair of trouser panels of hand woven cotton embroidered in red, green, yellow and cream silk and metal thread. The panel is divided into vertical stripes by bands of woven hem-stitching. The stripes are filled alternately with a stylised three-pronged tree design and a small motif resembling flower buds.
Dimensions
  • Length: 18.5in
  • Circumference: 33in
  • Length: 47cm
  • Circumference: 84cm
Credit line
Given by Dr Joan Evans
Collection
Accession number
T.173&A-1975

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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