Selected South Asia Holdings

Selected South Asia Holdings

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Research in Progress Section of fine, loose plain weave printed with close-set diagonal repeat of small dark spray with two large white buds. Central panel has this design enhanced with …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Elaborate curving vine from which flowers spring. Small birds and insects.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Carved block design shows squares containing very small animals arranged in rows. These squares are separated by strips with little medallions at crossings. Design is in relief. …


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Research in Progress white on white


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Half of a chintz palampore with scenic and floral elements in blue, green, drab, yellow and rose on a strong red ground. The piece has a deep …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Design in brown and red on undyed fine cotton plain cloth. In horizontal bands: 1. Upper plain red 2. Rectangles containing geometric ornament 3. Stylized floral forms …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Pale blue-green sheer silk sari brocaded with widely-spaced diagonal repeat of small stylized floral motifs. Broad gold band up each long side and a row of larger …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Small section of all-over small repeat of eight ducks or hamsas marching around a 16-lobed rosette representing a lotus; other smaller rosettes in interspaces. In broad line …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Part of a border with an essentially symmetrical arrangement of plants and scrolls on right side of a tree.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Shawl fragment embroidered in multicolored wool, divided into sections, and filled with elongated paisley motifs.