Not on display

Phulkari

19th century-20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Phulkari square embroidered in gold and white silks on a coarse brown cotton ground.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton with silks
Brief description
Coverlet, cotton embroidered with silks, Punjab, 19th century-20th century
Physical description
Phulkari square embroidered in gold and white silks on a coarse brown cotton ground.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44in
  • Width: 43.5in
  • Irregular fringe length: 3in (maximum)
Collection
Accession number
IS.168-1965

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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