pashk (Dress)
About this object
Narrative
Said to have been collected by Col. R. E. Roome, in Old Delhi.
Cultural context
Woman's dress.
Physical description
Burgundy dress with elaborate embroidery. The dress has a v-neck, long sleeves and full skirt. There are solid panels of embroidery around the neck, ends of the sleeves and the centre front. The geometric pattern is white, yellow, red, burgundy, green and black. Atop the centre panel is a triangle with the tip sewn to the dress, creating a small pocket. A red and green striped fabric has been added under each arm and down the centre back. The inside is unlined. The dress is hand sewn.
Categories
Materials
Date Made
Before 1920
Date Acquired
Feb 1963
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 131 cm x 161 cm
Object Number
B697