Mirrorwork embroidered (shishadar) garment material

India / South Asia Collection

Accession Nr.: 1970
Type: textile
Date of production:
19-20th c.
Place of production:
Materials: mirror; silk
Techniques: embroidered
Dimensions: width: 54 cm
length: 217 cm
On the silk of red color you can see patterns of red, blue, white and green flowers with small round pieces of glass. On one edge is a colorful rosette-patterned edging. There is a strong disintegration of textiles.
Silk, silk yarn and glass.