Not currently on display at the V&A

Slipper Front

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

Pair of slipper fronts, woven black Kashmir wool, embroidered in coloured wools, with flower motifs and buta designs.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Textiles, slipper fronts, woven and embroidered wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Pair of slipper fronts, woven black Kashmir wool, embroidered in coloured wools, with flower motifs and buta designs.
Dimensions
  • Each slipper front length: 26cm
  • Width: 19cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as decorative part of slippers.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
8075(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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