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Textile

2023

Research in Progress Hindu-type embroidery. Panel or cover with scenes from Spring Festival. Two layers of cotton embroidered in silk and purple, green, yellow, gold, red, and blue. Panel divided.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Dates
18th-19th century
Format
Medium: cotton, silk, mirror inserts Technique: embroidered and appliquéd
Pages
H x W:185 x 116 cm (73 x 46 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1965-48-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/521c590b9b234d56a308752953e4630b