Not currently on display at the V&A

Handkerchief

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handkerchief of embroidered white muslin. With a scalloped edge. Chikan embroidery with sections of bukhia and openwork. The pattern consists of a central medallion in the form of a flowerhead with leafy plants stemming from between the petals. Outside this area is a circular border of four elephants completed in openwork and four stylised flowering plants, and outside this is another border of leafy plants squared off by a double scalloped edge.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven, with cotton embroidery
Brief description
Handkerchief of chikan embroidered cotton muslin, Lucknow, late 19th century.
Physical description
Handkerchief of embroidered white muslin. With a scalloped edge. Chikan embroidery with sections of bukhia and openwork. The pattern consists of a central medallion in the form of a flowerhead with leafy plants stemming from between the petals. Outside this area is a circular border of four elephants completed in openwork and four stylised flowering plants, and outside this is another border of leafy plants squared off by a double scalloped edge.
Dimensions
  • Length: 28.5cm
  • Width: 28.5cm
Credit line
Given by Miss P. I. Pisani
Historical context
Intended for use as pocket handkerchief.
Collection
Accession number
IS.143-1975

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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