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Measurements
30cm x 39cm
Place of Origin
India
Historical Period/Date
Unknown date
Registration Number
2023-014
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Buttonhole Stitch,Chain Stitch,Darning,Herringbone Stitch,Running Stitch,Shisha Work,Surface Stitchery,Tassel Making,
Objects
Bags,

Physical Description

Cream coarsley woven linen bag, or possible a baby carrier, quilted with running stitch. Three pattern darned figures are stitched on the front and back above an orange cotton panel that has been with stitched with various coloured cotton thread. The floral design, the two large flowers have shisha in the centre, has two borders of geometric patterns. The edge of the bag has three wool deep red and purple tassels,

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