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Unknown Maker, Pakistani

Woman's tunic (guj or chola)
Now On View

Maker

Unknown Maker, Pakistani

Culture

Pakistani, Lohana

Title

Woman's tunic (guj or chola)

Year

late 1800s-early 1900s

Medium

  • cotton,
  • silk,
  • Metallic-wrapped yarn,
  • mirror,
  • plastic and metal sequin,
  • bead; plain weave with embroidery,
  • mirror work,
  • appliqué

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • cotton,
  • Silk,
  • Metallic-wrapped yarn,
  • mirror,
  • plastic and metal sequin,
  • bead; plain weave with embroidery,
  • mirror work,
  • applique

Materials

cotton, silk, metallic yarn, mirror, metal, plastic

Geography

Place Made: Thano Bula Khan, Sindh

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Lorraine Howes

Object Number

78.148

Type

  • Costume

Exhibition History

Razzle-Dazzle
The Language of Ornament in Asian Costume and Textiles
Jun 16, 2006 – Oct 15, 2006

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Unknown Maker, Pakistani
Woman's tunic (guj or chola), late 1800s-early 1900s
Cotton, silk, metallic-wrapped yarn, mirror, plastic and metal sequin, bead; plain weave with embroidery, mirror work, appliqué
Gift of Mrs. Lorraine Howes 78.148

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