Research in Progress T-shaped woven cotton textile with cotton embroidery. Upper portion with allover embroidery in yellow and burgundy with white and black accents and mirrors; two ovals ornamented with shell tassels. Two long braided cords terminating in embroidered beads and shells. Pom-poms at edge and center. Square bottom; green foundation with burgundy border and large central mandala surrounded by mirrors.
- Collection
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
- Date published
- late 19th–mid
- Dates
- late 19th–mid- 20th century
- Format
- Medium: cotton, mirror, shell on cotton Technique: embroidered, appliquéd on plain weave
- Pages
- H x W: 56.5 x 40 cm (22 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
- Place Discussed
- India
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- India
- Reference
- 1969-43-3
- Rights
- Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Berthide D. Bullowa c/o Mr. Arthur M. Bullowa
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/fc51f6a6e065cee44639caf7df3d814e
