Turban
About this object
Specific techniques
Wrap resist-dyed 'mothara' technique, printed with gold leaf.
Physical description
Cotton turban. Garment is thin and very long, made of light, fine fabric that is dyed mottled shades of orange and yellow, with thin chevron patterns in green. Clusters of small gold leaf dots run the length of the fabric. At one end is an area of metallic fibre embroidery. One long edge is finished with a tight roll.
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1900
Date Acquired
20 Mar 2017
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 20.5 cm x 622 cm
Object Number
3231/10