Not on display

Scarf

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

Narrow silk scarf, dark brown field, with large buta motifs in the hems, floral motifs above and below the hems, side borders woven with a geometric design in dark pink, white, blue and green. Borders and hems added. Complete piece.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk, woven
Brief description
Textile, silk scarf, Bangalore, ca. 1855.
Physical description
Narrow silk scarf, dark brown field, with large buta motifs in the hems, floral motifs above and below the hems, side borders woven with a geometric design in dark pink, white, blue and green. Borders and hems added. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 147cm
  • Width: 18.5cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
5080(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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