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20.500.12592/rt66n4

Textile

Research in Progress Length of golden yellow natural silk with uneven, rough texture from heavy two-twist wefts, very fine untwisted warps, occasionally in pairs. Loosely woven.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early–mid 20th century
Dates
early–mid 20th century
Format
Medium: natural silk (not de-gummed) Technique: handwoven plain weave
Pages
H x W: 150 × 100 cm (59 1/16 × 39 3/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-108-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/59b84715f9870b41179261ef0c58a5a5