Selected South Asia Holdings

Selected South Asia Holdings

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Research in Progress Three fragments from the same larger textile. Exotic flowering branches and scattered floral sprays in shades of violet, blue and red on a white ground. B. had …


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Research in Progress Square shawl with a small red center. Embroidered in a multicolored cone and flower design.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Strip of very sheer, loosely woven undyed plain weave cotton with small-scale design of hatched stripe in gold leaf alternating with stripe with central black line with …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Symmetrical horizontal repeat of alternative variants of floral motif in lobed medallion framed in decorated arabesques; floral guard band below with decorated guard stripe. In blue-ish pinks, …


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Research in Progress Fragment of a panel with a squared grid field and three-part vine border with pendant edge. White design on blue ground.


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Research in Progress Sheer muslin embroidered in winding floral design in very fine silk chain stitch.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Curving lace and flowers on a yellow ground.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Red cotton shirt with applique bands of black, pink and gray at ends of each sleeve. Back and front, from wrist to wrist, decorated with six rows …


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Research in Progress Fragment cut into ogival shape, with embroidered motif of interlacing flowering vines in pinks, blues, yellows, and greens on a white background.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

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