Accession No

1988.421 A


Description

Phulkari. Curtain of brown woven cloth embroidered with yellow geometric motifs. Rectangular panel made up from multiple pieces sewn together; repeating lozenge or diamond motif with triangle patterned bands along top and bottom; lined along the bottom edge with a length of brown fabric embroidered with green, yellow and white and purple flower motifs. Significant wear to embroidery especially along one edge; contemporary repair to lining; one of four curtains, 1988.421 A-D.


Place

Asia; South Asia; India; Rajasthan; Jaipur


Period


Source

Cra'ster, Christian Desborough (Mrs) [collector]; Cra'ster, Mary Desborough [donor]


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

1988.421 A


Cultural Affliation

Rajasthan


Material

Fibre; Cotton; Silk; ?Wool; Cloth


Local Term

Phulkari


Measurements

1300mm x 1900mm


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
Printed label on green fabric stitched to lining: '2 6XT2155-15'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring


Context (Field collection)
Collected by: Cra' ster.Mrs.Christian.Desborough in 1931: These phulkari were manufactured in Rajasthan but purchased in Jaipur.

Event Date 1931
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card: 'Four curtains, brown with varied gold diamond-geometric shaped embroidered patterns, faded. Fair condition. Whole. Motif: Geometric.'
Event Date 1988
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Phulkari. Curtain of brown woven cloth embroidered with yellow geometric motifs. Rectangular panel made up from multiple pieces sewn together; repeating lozenge or diamond motif with triangle patterned bands along top and bottom; lined along the bottom edge with a length of brown fabric embroidered with green, yellow and white and purple flower motifs. Significant wear to embroidery especially along one edge; contemporary repair to lining; one of four curtains, 1988.421 A-D.
Event Date 9/4/2024
Author: Katrina Dring


FM:80343

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