cover image: Sash

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Sash

Research in Progress Long narrow sash of white cotton with an embroidered band at both ends, and three narrow guard stripes above and a narrow border on all sides. Bands contain flowering poppy-like plants.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: cotton, silk, metallic foil thread Technique: stem and couching stitches on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 285 × 67 cm (9 ft. 4 3/16 in. × 26 3/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1982-48-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/55eba310220b873c01b75131fed78bea