Not currently on display at the V&A

Man's Garment

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

Two joined pieces of dark blue woven cotton, dark pink borders, coloured silk bands at the ends in pink, orange, yellow and green.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton and silk
Brief description
Man's garment (lungi), woven cotton and silk, Jhelum, ca. 1855
Physical description
Two joined pieces of dark blue woven cotton, dark pink borders, coloured silk bands at the ends in pink, orange, yellow and green.
Dimensions
  • Length: 404cm
  • Width: 106cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
2952 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
6003(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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