Phulkari
Artist/maker unknown, Punjabi
Geography:
Made in Punjab, eastern Punjab, India, Asia
Date:
20th centuryMedium:
Handspun cotton plain weave (khaddar) with silk and cotton embroidery in running, darning, herringbone, couching, cross and French/colonial knot stitches, orange cotton plain weave bindingDimensions:
7 feet 11 inches × 52 1/4 inches (241.3 × 132.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2017-9-4Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Phulkari Collection
Made in Punjab, eastern Punjab, India, Asia
Date:
20th centuryMedium:
Handspun cotton plain weave (khaddar) with silk and cotton embroidery in running, darning, herringbone, couching, cross and French/colonial knot stitches, orange cotton plain weave bindingDimensions:
7 feet 11 inches × 52 1/4 inches (241.3 × 132.7 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2017-9-4Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Phulkari Collection
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