Not currently on display at the V&A

Dhoti

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

Complete wrapped garment, white cotton field, side borders of pink, green, yellow, white and orange silk and gold-wrapped thread in woven diaper pattern, end borders with horizontal bands of red silk.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Man's wrapped garment (dhoti), white cotton with silk and gold borders, Hyderabad, Telangaga, c. 1855
Physical description
Complete wrapped garment, white cotton field, side borders of pink, green, yellow, white and orange silk and gold-wrapped thread in woven diaper pattern, end borders with horizontal bands of red silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 468cm (approx.)
  • Width: 136cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 2933: 'Man's Garments a Pair / Dhoties / Hyderabad Deccan / 55 / Cotton Centre Crimson Silk & Gold borders'.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
2933 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5171(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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