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Measurements
20cm x 144cm
Place of Origin
India
Historical Period/Date
19th Century (1870-1899 Late)
Registration Number
1985-019
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Interlacing,Shisha Work,Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Ceremonial Costume - Men,Scarves,Wedding Costume,

Physical Description

An Indian man's wedding scarf or 'bokano'. The ground fabric is red cotton with a dark blue/green cotton backing with a narrow yellow cotton piping at the edge. The silk embroidery is in white, black, orange, purple, blue and blue green. There is a border of shisha and interlaced motifs and the piece is embroidered allover with stylized flower motifs. The block printed pattern is exposed in some places where the silk embroidery is worn away.

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