Phulkari

• Reference:GB 1694 NDS/F/35
• Dates of Creation:early 20th century
• Name of Creator:
  Not available / given
• Physical Description:
  1 item

• Scope and Content

  Indian. Type of work known as 'Bagh'. Rust hand-woven cotton ground almost entirely covered with formal geometirc shapes. Worked with darning stitch. Rich border of gold silk embroidery at each end. Note purple stripe to spoil symmetry to avoid insulting God by attempting to produce perfect work. From Punjab.

• Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

  Dimensions: 1350 x 2545 mm

• Appraisal Information

  This material has been appraised in line with Glasgow School of Art Archives and Collections standard procedures.

• Additional Information

  Published