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Part of a Woman's Dress

1800s–early 1900s

Western India, Gujarat, Kachchh

Medium
silk and metal on silk ground, embroidery, cotton backing
Measurements
Overall: 84.5 x 108.5 cm (33 1/4 x 42 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Elsa Vick Shaw 1950.144
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A T-shaped section of bright red silk is heavily embroidered with metallic gold threads in dense floral patterns. A circular neck opening sits at the center, flanked by rectangular panels. Small, reflective discs are integrated throughout the glittering geometric grids. Below the neck, the needlework tapers into a point ending in a teardrop shape. The symmetrical design balances intricate gold work across the garment's horizontal arms and central vertical drop.

Part of a Woman's Dress

1800s–early 1900s

Western India, Gujarat, Kachchh

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