Not currently on display at the V&A

Garment

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Fine woven muga silk shawl, dyed yellow, with embroidered motifs and woven bands of coarser coloured silks at the end border.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven and embroidered
Brief description
Textile, muga silk garment, Gauhati, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Fine woven muga silk shawl, dyed yellow, with embroidered motifs and woven bands of coarser coloured silks at the end border.
Dimensions
  • Including fringe length: 280cm
  • Width: 60cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
05729(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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