Philadelphia Museum of Art - Collections Object : Sainchi Phulkari

Sainchi Phulkari

Artist/maker unknown, Indian

Geography:
Made in India, Asia

Date:
First half of the 20th century

Medium:
Cotton plain weave with silk and cotton embroidery in darning, running, herringbone and buttonhole stitches

Dimensions:
7 feet 10 3/4 inches × 55 3/8 inches (240.7 × 140.7 cm)

Curatorial Department:
Costume and Textiles

Object Location:

Currently not on view

Accession Number:
1967-211-1

Credit Line:
Purchased with Museum funds, 1967

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