Accession No
1988.421 D
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 top and bottom with lengths of brown fabric, the bottom embroidered with coloured flowers. Significant wear to embroidery especially along one edge; one area of contrasting colour embroidery in top corner, possibly a contemporary repair; 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 D
Cultural Affliation
Rajasthan
Material
Fibre; Cotton; Silk; ?Wool; Cloth
Local Term
Phulkari
Measurements
1350mm x 1910mm
Events
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 top and bottom with lengths of brown fabric, the bottom embroidered with coloured flowers. Significant wear to embroidery especially along one edge; one area of contrasting colour embroidery in top corner, possibly a contemporary repair; one of four curtains, 1988.421 A-D.
Event Date 9/4/2024
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:311878
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