Selected South Asia Holdings

Selected South Asia Holdings

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SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Cover which is a patchwork of pieces salvaged from a larger shawl.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Cover printed in a design of flowers and pineapples in reds, blues, and tans. Two strips stitched together form cover.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Coverlet with a deep red vertical central panel with a large crowned eagle in center, filling of foliage and hippocamps (horses of the sea). Warriors on foot …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress White cotton block-printed in cone or pine-shaped motif in two shades of red and blue.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Fragment showing exotic flowers on blue stems.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Hanging in the shape of a horizontal rectangle with eight tabs at the bottom. The rectangle is of blue cotton plain weave with embroidery in red and …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Mughal-type embroidery


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Stylized flowerheads in scrolling framework of vine-like stems and tiny leaves. Smaller floral guard border on one side within twisted guard strips. Dark green twill selvedge on …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Fragment of tightly spun, loosely woven cotton plain weave with flowering boughs drawn in aubergine and crudely colored with red and deep blue.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Simple floral motif within a grid of S-shapes and rosettes. White design on blue ground.