Selected South Asia Holdings

Selected South Asia Holdings

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Research in Progress Small scale all-over floral vine pattern in black, red, and blue on an ivory ground.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

cylindrical long beads of textured gold, each bead a different pattern with small beads on a blue-green silk cord


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Warp pencil strips in green, red, purple, gold, alternating with one in yellow, green, gray; deep blue weft. Narrow plain cloth pencil-striped selvage in red and green.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Sheer silk ground decorated with solid horizontal bands containing floral, geometric and bird motifs.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Flat links of six paired openings, alternate with round links in threes, holding flat ones continuously. Both ends of chain are secured to a ring.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Triangular shaped ivory wool shawl fragment, densely embroidered with ivory silk in compartmentalized floral patterns. Chain stitch border with long fringe. 2/2 twill ground fabric which has …



SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Hinged braclet with pin fastening. Bracelet is ornamented with a double row of balls set on short stems, smaller balls cover the clasp. Initials on inside: "A …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Two pieces stitched together possibly for use as a bag or pouch. Purple silk ground striped horizontally in purple, red and green. Gold metallic thread creates geometric …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Close-set repeat of fine twining flowering branches giving an allover effect. In greens, dark brown, yellow, and tan on a slightly deeper tan ground. Long sides are …