Wrapped Garment
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Wrapped garment of undyed muga silk, woven in a chequered design, with striped borders and embroidered with rows of leaves in undyed muga silk. There are foliate buta designs in the corner of the field, and the hems have large embroidered buta motifs containing flowers and leaves. Side borders embroidered with stylised flowers. With slightly scalloped edges. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven and embroidered muga silk |
| Brief description | Textile, wrapped garment, woven and embroidered muga silk, probably Bengal, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Wrapped garment of undyed muga silk, woven in a chequered design, with striped borders and embroidered with rows of leaves in undyed muga silk. There are foliate buta designs in the corner of the field, and the hems have large embroidered buta motifs containing flowers and leaves. Side borders embroidered with stylised flowers. With slightly scalloped edges. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 5893(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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