cover image: Pillow cover

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Pillow cover

Research in Progress Square of plain weave natural cotton with polychrome cotton embroidery primarily in red and black. The design features a central medallion incorporating stars and fish, encircled by text. Additional fish with birds and florals within the geometric border.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: silk on cotton Technique: embroidered in chain stitch on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 52.1 x 52.1 cm (20 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1966-10-2
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/6abb1fd6ff28d72d208bd7341777f858