Selected South Asia Holdings

Selected South Asia Holdings

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Research in Progress Ornate diagonal grid in blue containing floral motifs.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Printing is in dull red and brighter red on natural ground. Parallel stripes of dull red alternate with natural in which there are twining vines with leaves …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Infant's dress with a pattern of delicate floral sprays in blue, red, lavender, and brown on white. The skirt is gathered into a yoke, which has a …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Bangle, gold band, glass "gem" to repel the evil eye.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Prayer-rug sized carpet with dark blue ground, narrow border, and knotted fringe ends. The entire field is filled with profile views of tanks, helicopters, grenades, and automobiles …


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Research in Progress Border fragment with a row of large shaggy flowerheads in a framework of scrolling stem with a multitude of fine leaves and buds. In purples, bright turquoise …


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Gold diamond lattice containing blossom on red background


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Prayer-rug sized carpet with dark blue ground, field and border layout, knotted fringe. The field and border both include traditional medallion and floral motifs along with weaponry, …


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Research in Progress Panel of white cotton muslin embroidered in white with scattered leafy sprigs.


SIL: Smithsonian Libraries

Research in Progress Square bandana with deep blue field and design in white. Field of closely-spaced stars. Border of addorsed elephants and large eight-pointed stars.