Textile Fragment

A586

From: India | Surat

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Kinkhaub
Object Number A586
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India | Surat
Section Asian
Materials Cotton | Gold Thread | Silk
Technique Brocaded
Iconography Floral | Vase
Description

Triangular, with one corner cut. Plant and floral designs in gold, white and green on a brown backing. Border on two of the edges with floral designs in gold. The design is not typical for kamkhwab textiles, which usually have small, allover repeats or small repeats in narrow stripes (including ribbons made for trims). The serrated leaves, ribbon motifs, and vase motif of this design point to the 'persiennes' created for the Euro-American market.

Length 90 cm
Width 52 cm
Credit Line Purchased from F. P. Bhumgara & Company, 1904
Other Number 32 - Other Number

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