Not on display

Headcloth

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large square of deep pink silk, with borders on all sides of gold-wrapped thread in a geometric pattern. Complete piece.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silk and gold-wrapped thread, woven
Brief description
Textile, pink silk headcloth, Coimbatore, ca. 1867.
Physical description
Large square of deep pink silk, with borders on all sides of gold-wrapped thread in a geometric pattern. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Length: 136cm
  • Width: 136cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
5809 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
5717(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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