Medium: cotton, mirror, shell on cotton Technique: embroidered, appliquéd on plain weave
Dimensions:
H x W: 56.5 x 40 cm (22 1/4 x 15 3/4 in.)
Type:
embroidery & stitching
Textile
Made in:
India
Date:
late 19th–mid- 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
T-shaped woven cotton textile with cotton embroidery. Upper portion with allover embroidery in yellow and burgundy with white and black accents and mirrors; two ovals ornamented with shell tassels. Two long braided cords terminating in embroidered beads and shells. Pom-poms at edge and center. Square bottom; green foundation with burgundy border and large central mandala surrounded by mirrors.
Credit Line:
Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Berthide D. Bullowa c/o Mr. Arthur M. Bullowa
