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Total number of records: 195

Top 10: Place

PlaceCount
India195
Varanasi7
Delhi6
United Kingdom4
Rajasthan3
Calcutta2
Dhamadka2
Indonesia2
Lucknow2
Madras2

Top 10: People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Morrell, Professor Anne B3
Indian Cotton Cottage Industry2
Jute Technological Research Laboratories2
Mohni Woollens2
Central Cottage Industries1
Finkel, Dr Irving L1
Jaipuria Silk Mills Ltd.1
Khatr. Mohammadbhal Siddiquebhal1
Pesel, Louisa F1
Victory Tailoring House1

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From 190049
From 20004

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skirt
Textile

skirt

mid-late 20th century

A woman's skirt with a black print on the maroon/burgundy cotton which is further enhanced by yellow machine chain stitched embroidery. There are vertical panels, and a border around the hem, both dec...

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shawl pattern sample
Textile

shawl pattern sample

Shawl border pattern sample. Twill woven ground with embroidered pattern.

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Textile

kalamkari

mid to late 20th century

A kalamkari painted cloth in blue, yellow and red with brown outlines. Three figures in headdresses against a border of wheel shapes. The central figure in blue would be a deity, possibly the Hindu g...

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cap
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cap

before 1914

This cap has been embroidered with multicoloured geometric motifs which incorporate mirror work. It is decorated in the centre of the crown with a red tassel. Herringbone, chain and satin stitch hav...

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shawl fragment
Textile

shawl fragment

Shawl border fragment or pattern sample. Twill tapestry shawl pattern fragment self fringed at one end with embroidered detail.

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shawl fragment
Textile

shawl fragment

Shawl border pattern fragment with twill tapestry patterning. Half of the main area has embroidered detail, the other half is left unembroidered. A narrow twill tapestry border has been sewn on to o...

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shawl pattern sample
Textile

shawl pattern sample

Shawl border pattern sample embroidered on a twill woven ground

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shawl pattern sample
Textile

shawl pattern sample

Shawl border pattern sample. Embroidered on a twill woven ground.

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shawl pattern sample
Textile

shawl pattern sample

Shawl pattern sample. Embroidered pattern on twill woven ground.

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shawl fragment
Textile

shawl fragment

Shawl fragment or pattern sample. Twill tapestry woven with embroidered detail.

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shawl fragment
Textile

shawl fragment

Shawl fragment or pattern sample. Twill tapestry woven, double sided. In the finished design it would probably have embroidered detail. The border sample is woven into a surround of multicoloured s...

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shawl fragment
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shawl fragment

Shawl fragment or pattern sample. Double sided twill tapestry design with embroidered detail

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