Description (Physical description)
Description for 1977.829 A-B: 'Trousers ("salwar") and over-shirt ("kamise") for Sindh woman... B) shirt elaborately embroidered and decorated with the mirror-work on silk base, for which Sindh is famous. This is a very good contemporary example. Such a set of garments would be prepared and worn for a wedding.'
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Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
Handwritten label on thick yellow paper found with 1977.829 B reading in blue biro ink: 'Mrs. B. Allchin, Westgate House. Cambridge, England or University College, Cambridge.'
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Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung

Context (Production / use)
Such a set of garments would be prepared and worn for a wedding.
Event Date 1977
Author: Emily Shorter

Description (Physical description)
A has a red belt/sash associated with it.
Event Date 9/9/2004
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung

Description (Physical description)
Kamise. Over-shirt worn by Sindh woman, elaborately embroidered and decorated with the mirror-work on silk base. Largely orange on front and dark red with yellow and green floral patterns on back. Small, square neck opening; sleeves made of orange, green, red bands from shoulder to wrist; chest decorated with multi-coloured square patterns and sequins.
Event Date 18/12/2023
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung

Conservation (Repack)
CON.2015.854 | Repack
Event Date 19/12/2023
Author: Emily Shorter