cover image: Fragment

20.500.12592/r178zg

Fragment

Research in Progress Section of fine, loose plain weave printed with close-set diagonal repeat of small dark spray with two large white buds. Central panel has this design enhanced with gold outlines, gold dots powdered in interstices. Ground originally dark yellow-green, now dull brown.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
17th–18th century
Dates
17th–18th century
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: printed or painted on plain weave with dye, gold powder on wax or gum base
Pages
Warp x Weft: 20.3 x 44.8 cm (8 in. x 17 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-58-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/6f882c9d4a4b8bb3972b2ce16f3a9e5d