Coverlet
20th century (made)
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Coverlet of unbleached cotton, embroidered with coloured silky threads. Large central rectangular motif, possibly a stylised garden. Round the edges stylised birds on hills, human figures, etc. Embroidery mainly in satin stitch, with some buttonholing. A few mirrors inset. Red bobbles at each corner, with small shells, red, green and opaque white glass beads, and some cloves.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton embroidered with silk threads |
| Brief description | Coverlet, cotton embroidered with silks, Sindh, Pakistan, 20th century |
| Physical description | Coverlet of unbleached cotton, embroidered with coloured silky threads. Large central rectangular motif, possibly a stylised garden. Round the edges stylised birds on hills, human figures, etc. Embroidery mainly in satin stitch, with some buttonholing. A few mirrors inset. Red bobbles at each corner, with small shells, red, green and opaque white glass beads, and some cloves. |
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| Object history | Purchased. Registered File number 1975/2817. |
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| Accession number | IS.8-1976 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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