Not currently on display at the V&A

Fragment

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large fragment of dark pink silk, with fine yellow squares and geometric borders of gold-wrapped thread on each side. Almost the entire end border has been removed.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, fragment, possibly from turban, silk and gold-wrapped thread, Coimbatore, ca. 1867
Physical description
Large fragment of dark pink silk, with fine yellow squares and geometric borders of gold-wrapped thread on each side. Almost the entire end border has been removed.
Dimensions
  • Length: 302cm
  • Width: 300cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
5890 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
7842(IS)

About this object record

Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.

You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.

Suggest feedback

Record createdJune 25, 2009
Record URL
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest