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Fragment

Research in Progress Close-set medium-scale repeat of symmetrical stylized print and flower motifs in gold with bright cerise details on black ground. Wide satin selvage with cerise silk warps set off by two stripes formed by metal floats, one with cotton cord under floats.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
1900–1925
Dates
1900–1925
Format
Medium: silk, gold tinsel on silk core Technique: compund warp twill
Pages
H x W: 12 × 12.5 cm (4 3/4 × 4 15/16 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-105-57
Rights
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/b0a649b9a8f7c3c99a387bbff9f68845