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Measurements

57cm circ

Place of Origin

India

Historical Period/Date

20th Century

Registration Number

2021-010

Donated/Purchased

Donated

Techniques

Chain Stitch,Couching,Detached Herringbone Stitch,Fly Stitch,Shisha Work,Surface Stitchery,

Objects

Costume - Men - Headwear,Hats,

Physical Description

Yellow tie-dyed cotton hat with a crude decorative band. Square shisha mirrors have been applied with detached herringbone stitch in a chequerboard pattern alternating with embroidered squares. Cowrie shells have been applied to the outer edge with some missing. Embroidery appears to have been applied quickly without finesse. Other stitches include chain and fly, and herringbone with some couching. Deep pink, ochre and white threads.