Not on display

Scarf

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

Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread. Diaper of small tree-flowers. The deep end borders are heavily brocaded with a pattern of small rosettes. The scarf is folded near the centre and held by a cord bearing two silver tassels.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Brocaded silk in silver thread
Brief description
Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread, Varanasi, India, late 18th century.
Physical description
Scarf of brocaded silk in silver thread. Diaper of small tree-flowers. The deep end borders are heavily brocaded with a pattern of small rosettes. The scarf is folded near the centre and held by a cord bearing two silver tassels.
Dimensions
  • Length: 108in
  • Width: 14in
Credit line
Given by Contessa Bona Gigliucci
Collection
Accession number
IS.152-1964

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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