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Rumal

late 18th century-early 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cover (Rumal) of embroidered white cotton muslin in satin stitch with pastel-coloured floss silks. The design consists of sprigs of yellow flowers enclosed in a trellis of leaves bordered by a flower and foliage scroll. Nazar - small cover for a ceremonial gift.

Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton muslin in floss silks
Brief description
Nazar cover (Rumal) of embroidered cotton muslin in floss silks, Rajasthan, late 18th century-early 19th century
Physical description
Cover (Rumal) of embroidered white cotton muslin in satin stitch with pastel-coloured floss silks. The design consists of sprigs of yellow flowers enclosed in a trellis of leaves bordered by a flower and foliage scroll. Nazar - small cover for a ceremonial gift.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12in
  • Width: 12in
  • Length: 30.4cm
  • Width: 30.4cm
Credit line
Given by K. de B. Codrington, Esq.
Bibliographic references
  • The Indian Heritage. Court life and Arts under Mughal Rule London: The Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982 Number: ISBN 0 906969 26 3 p. 93, cat. no. 245, Veronica Murphy
  • Ashmore, Sonia. "Muslin", London, V&A Publishing, 2012. p. 77, p. 107, pl. 37.
Collection
Accession number
IM.52-1933

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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