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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...
shawl pattern sample
Shawl border pattern sample. Twill woven ground with embroidered pattern.
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...
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...
border fragment
before 1914
This item is a fragment from the border of a larger item, possibly a curtain. It is embroidered with individual floral sprays set side by side vertically, with smaller floral sprays filling the gaps....
Printing blocks
late 19th-mid 20th Century
Two printing blocks: the larger block has metal flower pattern set into a wooden base. They are used as a stamp in order to apply hot wax or colour to fabric creating a repeat pattern. There is a hand...
shawl fragment
Shawl border fragment or pattern sample. Twill tapestry shawl pattern fragment self fringed at one end with embroidered detail.
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...
shawl pattern sample
Shawl border pattern sample embroidered on a twill woven ground
shawl pattern sample
Shawl border pattern sample. Embroidered on a twill woven ground.
shawl pattern sample
Shawl pattern sample. Embroidered pattern on twill woven ground.
shawl fragment
Shawl fragment or pattern sample. Twill tapestry woven with embroidered detail.