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Coverlet

Research in Progress Indo-European figural groups, plant and animal combinations, in large lobed medallions in horizontal-vertical arrangement on a ground filled with small figures, floral motives, birds and animals. In coarse yellow silk chain stitch on undyed cotton ground.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
17th century
Dates
17th century
Format
Medium: cotton, tussah silk Technique: chain stitch embroidery
Pages
H x W: 200 × 136.5 cm (6 ft. 6 3/4 in. × 53 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1951-22-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/31050af624342bfa7877222f66f0fd8a