Bagh Phulkari
Artist/maker unknown, Punjabi
Geography:
Possibly made in Punjab, western Punjab, India, Asia
Date:
First half of the 20th centuryMedium:
Handspun cotton plain weave (khaddar) with silk embroidery in darning, pattern darning, running, chain and cross stitchesDimensions:
8 feet 3 3/4 inches × 59 1/2 inches (253.4 × 151.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
2017-9-12Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Phulkari Collection
Possibly made in Punjab, western Punjab, India, Asia
Date:
First half of the 20th centuryMedium:
Handspun cotton plain weave (khaddar) with silk embroidery in darning, pattern darning, running, chain and cross stitchesDimensions:
8 feet 3 3/4 inches × 59 1/2 inches (253.4 × 151.1 cm)Curatorial Department:
Costume and TextilesObject Location:
Currently not on view
Accession Number:2017-9-12Credit Line:
The Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Phulkari Collection
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