Blouse
19th century (made)
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Woman's blouse (kurta) of embroidered red silk with white and black silk. With an opening off-centre to fasten with a loop and button (missing). The upper back and front and the short sleeves are embroidered in small running stitches with finely detailed and highly stylised rosettes, snail-like butis, flowering plants and peacocks. Geometric bands edge the sleeves and neck. The embroidered areas taper to a point on the front and back.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered silk with silks |
| Brief description | Woman's blouse (kurta) of embroidered silk with silks, Sindh, 19th century |
| Physical description | Woman's blouse (kurta) of embroidered red silk with white and black silk. With an opening off-centre to fasten with a loop and button (missing). The upper back and front and the short sleeves are embroidered in small running stitches with finely detailed and highly stylised rosettes, snail-like butis, flowering plants and peacocks. Geometric bands edge the sleeves and neck. The embroidered areas taper to a point on the front and back. |
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| Accession number | IS.58-1981 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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