Head-Cover
19th century (made)
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Head-cover of brocaded plain-woven white silk with brocaded motifs in gold-wrapped yellow silk thread in the field, and a stylised buti motif in each corner. End and side borders with diamond patterned gold-wrapped thread and red silk thread.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven silk, gold-wrapped and silk thread brocade |
| Brief description | Head-cover of white silk, gold-wrapped thread brocade, Varanasi, probably 19th century |
| Physical description | Head-cover of brocaded plain-woven white silk with brocaded motifs in gold-wrapped yellow silk thread in the field, and a stylised buti motif in each corner. End and side borders with diamond patterned gold-wrapped thread and red silk thread. |
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| Credit line | Given by Miss J. M. Watson |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | IS.1-1973 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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