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Hip Wrapper

1850-1875 (made)
Place of origin

Hip wrapper of silk, with weft ikat patterning.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Twill weave silk, weft ikat
Brief description
Hip wrapper, twill weave silk, weft ikat, made by the Khmer or the Cham, Cambodia, 1850-1875
Physical description
Hip wrapper of silk, with weft ikat patterning.
Dimensions
  • Length: 287cm (approx)
  • Width: 87cm
Object history
Acquired in Singapore.
Production
Made by Khmer or Cham
Other number
3290 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5642(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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