Chope Phulkari
Artist/maker unknown, Punjabi
Geography:
Made in Punjab, eastern Punjab, India, Asia
Date:
20th centuryMedium:
Handspun cotton plain weave (khaddar) with silk embroidery in double running stitchDimensions:
9 feet 8 inches × 69 inches (294.6 × 175.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2017-9-5Credit 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 embroidery in double running stitchDimensions:
9 feet 8 inches × 69 inches (294.6 × 175.3 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2017-9-5Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Phulkari Collection
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