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Embroidered Bedspread, Cotton

Unknown1890/1950

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum
Mumbai, India

In the mid 19th century, embroidery reached its zenith in Kashmir. Known by the Farsi word 'sozani', which is a generic term for embroidery, it has developed an extensive and diverse design repertoire that utilises variety of stitches. The bedspread is made from a thick cotton fabric in a pale brown colour and embroidered in threads in shades of red, orange, brown and green. There is a diamond shaped central motif enclosed by a rectangular border.

Details

  • Title: Embroidered Bedspread, Cotton
  • Date Created: 1890/1950
  • Location Created: Kashmir
  • Creator: Unknown, Unknown

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