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Turban Cloth

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cotton turban cloth, wrap-resist dyed on two angles (mothara), in red, yellow and black.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, woven and resist dyed
Brief description
Textile, wrap-resist dyed cotton turban cloth, Jaipur, ca. 1855-1879.
Physical description
Cotton turban cloth, wrap-resist dyed on two angles (mothara), in red, yellow and black.
Dimensions
  • Length: 92cm
  • Width: 27cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, headwear.
Collection
Accession number
6649(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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