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Bridal Dress, Skirt

19th Century

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

It is a skirt, made of red printed cloth. A thickly embroidered and padded band is present at the upper part, i.e. in the waist of the skirt. Just below the band, the skirt is decorated with embroidery as well as applique work. The lower border of the skirt is also decorated with the same embroidery and applique work. Metal pieces with cotton balls are hung from the lower end of the skirt. The jingle bells are also present. It is used by the Lambadies women.

Details

  • Title: Bridal Dress, Skirt
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Location: Karnataka, India.
  • Physical Dimensions: Length- 86.5 cm, Width- 108 cm.
  • Type: Dress

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