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Band

Research in Progress Band of red silk is densely embroidered with horizontal bands of orange flowers on a couched gold metal foil background alternating with bands of gold metal foil couched in a zig-zag pattern on an embroidered green ground.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th or 20th century
Dates
19th or 20th century
Format
Medium: silk, metal foil Technique: embroidered in running, satin and couching stitches on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 110 x 14 cm (43 5/16 x 5 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1968-46-20
Rights
Gift of Mrs. Robert T. Hoyt in memory of Hannah McAllister
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/6e0132317ef877eba3445a30e6349d90