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early 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Textile of cream cotton fabric embroidered in coloured silk chain stitch with repeat brown and red floral patterns.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Embroidered cotton with silks
Brief description
Textile length of cotton embroidered in coloured silk, Gujarat, early 18th century.
Physical description
Textile of cream cotton fabric embroidered in coloured silk chain stitch with repeat brown and red floral patterns.
Dimensions
  • Top edge width: 1868mm
  • Bottom edge width: 1840mm
  • Proper right length: 2292mm
  • Proper left length: 2283mm
  • Weighed on roller weight: 14kg
Credit line
Bequeathed by A. F. Kendrick, Esq.
Object history
Cotton embroidery made in Gujarat during the early 18th century for the European market

Historical significance: This Gujarati textile reflects a typical floral embroidery pattern that was produced during the early 18th century.
Historical context
May have been used to decorate domestic interior.
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Indian embroidery / Rosemary Crill ; photography by Richard Davis. London: V&A Publications, 1999 Number: 185177310X, 1851772944 (pbk.) p.29, pl. 8
Collection
Accession number
IS.141-1954

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Record createdNovember 9, 2001
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