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Textile

Research in Progress Symmetrical horizontal repeat of toothed palmate leaf alternating with vase and flowers with filling sprays of small leaves, stems and flowers. Floral guard band at bottom within decorated guard strips. In blues, purples and green with dark brown and purple outlines on a brown ground. Loom edgings reinforced on long sides. One selvedge.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: silk warp, wool weft Technique: interlocking twill tapestry weave; free shuttle detail
Pages
H x W: 9 × 15 cm (3 9/16 × 5 7/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-105-83
Rights
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/70362e36f17687b9d960e567bc0b6e06