Not on display

Turban Cloth

ca. 1872 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Complete turban cloth, plain-woven, black cotton wefts and red silk warps. End finishes of gold-wrapped thread.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread
Brief description
Textile, turban cloth, woven cotton, silk and gold-wrapped thread, Dharwar, ca. 1872
Physical description
Complete turban cloth, plain-woven, black cotton wefts and red silk warps. End finishes of gold-wrapped thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 1620cm (apprx.)
  • Width: 32.5cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
8035(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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