Not currently on display at the V&A

Lungi

1983-1884 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Man's lungi sarong of cotton batik. With a design in red, yellow and white. Tabby weave cloth of coarse quality 20s count, probably woven on a power loom. The piece is cut from a longer length.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton batik
Brief description
Man's lungi sarong of cotton batik, made in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 1983-1884
Physical description
Man's lungi sarong of cotton batik. With a design in red, yellow and white. Tabby weave cloth of coarse quality 20s count, probably woven on a power loom. The piece is cut from a longer length.
Dimensions
  • Length: 178cm
  • Width: 118cm
Credit line
Given by R. W. Skelton
Collection
Accession number
IS.137-1984

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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