Hat
20th century (made)
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Hat of embroidered satin with floss silks. Embroidered in chain stitch. Lined with cotton. Decorated with flowers and stems.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidered satin with floss silks, lined with cotton |
| Brief description | Hat of embroidered satin with floss silks, Gujarat, 20th century |
| Physical description | Hat of embroidered satin with floss silks. Embroidered in chain stitch. Lined with cotton. Decorated with flowers and stems. |
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| Object history | The motifs used in the 20th century show Mughal influence, especially the single flowering plants seen on this cap. The unusual shape of the hat suggests festival wear; the vestigial flap at the back is more for decoration than everyday protection from the sun. |
| Production | Kutch |
| Bibliographic reference | Hats from India / Rosemary Crill. [London]: Victoria and Albert Museum, 1985 Number: 0948107308
p.35, cat. no. 13 |
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| Accession number | IS.135-1960 |
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| Record created | March 18, 2003 |
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