cover image: Turban fabric

20.500.12592/0r3x5d

Turban fabric

1973

Research in Progress Sheer cotton fabric tie-dyed in plaid pattern. The fabric is rolled, with the entire roll tightly wound and tied with cotton string for the resist binding. Only one end has been untied.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Dates
1973
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: tie-dyed (laheria) on plain weave
Pages
H x W: 533.4 x 124.5 cm (17 ft. 6 in. x 49 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1973-79-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/36855d55adfaa75484732c47bdad886d