Not currently on display at the V&A

Head-Cover

ca. 1881 - ca. 1882 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's head cover, red cotton with open weave, block printed all over with silver in floral and peacock motifs. End borders with a buti design. Complete piece, made up of two pieces vertically.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, block printed in silver
Brief description
Textile, woman's head cover, red cotton, printed in silver with flowers and peacocks, Ahmadabad, ca. 1881-1882
Physical description
Woman's head cover, red cotton with open weave, block printed all over with silver in floral and peacock motifs. End borders with a buti design. Complete piece, made up of two pieces vertically.
Dimensions
  • Length: 220cm (approx.)
  • Width: 174cm
Object history
Acquired by Caspar Purdon Clarke on his purchasing trip to India in 1881 to 1882.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.614-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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