Not currently on display at the V&A

Scarf

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

Parts of a red wool shawl, decorated with gold-wrapped thread couched to the surface with silk, deep end border of three large buta and flowers and leaves, a side border of flowers and foliage, floral bouquets in corners of field.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Textile
  • Textile
Materials and techniques
Woven wool, with gold-wrapped thread couching using silk
Brief description
Portions of a red cashmere scarf couched with silver-gilt thread and strip, Delhi, c.1855
Physical description
Parts of a red wool shawl, decorated with gold-wrapped thread couched to the surface with silk, deep end border of three large buta and flowers and leaves, a side border of flowers and foliage, floral bouquets in corners of field.
Dimensions
  • Width: 63cm
Object history
Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum Slip book entry 8355: 'Crimson Cashmere Scarf Emb'd with Gold / Delhi / 55.'
Subjects depicted
Other number
8355 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
8060(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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