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Two subsections of a row of illustrations, framed by colorful floral motifs, showing a figure beside a tree on the left, and a figure sitting under a tree on the right.
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  • Square tapestry with two rows of illustration, each divided into four sections, depicting people among trees and benches. The rows are separated and framed by patterned borders.
  • Two subsections of a row of illustrations, framed by colorful floral motifs, showing two figures beside a tree on the left, and a figure amongst snakes on the right.
  • Detail of two subsections of a row of illustrations, showing two figures standing beside a tree on the left, and two figures sitting beside a tree behind a peacock on the right. They are framed by colorful floral motifs.
  • Two subsections of a row of illustrations, framed by colorful floral motifs. showing a figure standing beside a tree on the left, and two figures sitting beside a tree on the right.
  • Two subsections of a row of illustrations, framed by colorful floral motifs, showing a figure beside a tree on the left, and a figure sitting under a tree on the right.
  • Square tapestry with two rows of illustration, each divided into four sections, depicting people among trees and benches. The rows are separated and framed by patterned borders.
  • Two subsections of a row of illustrations, framed by colorful floral motifs, showing a figure beside a tree on the left, and a figure sitting under a tree on the right.

Unknown Maker, Indian

Rumal (cover)

Description

Maker

Unknown Maker, Indian

Culture

Indian

Title

Rumal (cover)

Year

1800s

Medium

  • Cotton plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Cotton plain weave with silk embroidery

Materials

cotton, silk

Geography

Place Made: India

Dimensions

82.6 x 80.6 cm (32 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.359

Type

  • Textiles

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Drawn from the Collection
Jan Baker - Dowry Textiles of Gujarat, India
Sep 20, 1996 – Dec 08, 1996

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Unknown Maker, Indian
Rumal (cover), 1800s
Cotton plain weave with silk embroidery
82.6 x 80.6 cm (32 1/2 x 31 3/4 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.359

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