Turban
About this object
Specific techniques
Wrap resist-dyed 'leheriya' technique.
Physical description
Part of a cotton turban. 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 faded gold leaf dots run the length of the fabric. One end has been cut off. 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: 19 cm x 270 cm
Object Number
3231/1