The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of April 22, 2026

A horizontal textile fragment features white thread embroidery on a translucent off-white fabric. A wide band contains repeating heart-shaped floral motifs interspersed with small blossoms. Below this, a narrow horizontal border displays a pattern of slanted, pointed leaves. The material is heavily frayed with irregular edges and significant chunks missing. Loose threads and small holes are visible along the left side and bottom edge.

Fragment of a Cap Band

late 1800s

India, Lucknow, late 19th century

embroidery ("chikan" type)
Overall: 7.6 x 19.1 cm (3 x 7 1/2 in.)
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund 1925.797
Location: Not on view
  • A. K. Coomaraswamy.
  • Needles, Dye-Pots, and Looms: Textile Traditions in India. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (organizer) (October 15, 1985-May 11, 1986).
  • {{cite web|title=Fragment of a Cap Band|url=false|author=|year=late 1800s|access-date=22 April 2026|publisher=Cleveland Museum of Art}}

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