Full Record |
| Collection |
The Textiles Collection: University for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| Date |
19th C |
| Date Accessioned |
1988 |
| Artefact/Item |
Textile |
| Function |
Clothing - man's garment? |
| General Description |
Main area - repeating check pattern enclosing a small flower head. Side and end borders - very fine tiny patterns in rectangles. Red and indigo, plus originally yellow making green. |
| Cultural Context |
Southern India |
| Id Number Current Accession |
8045 |
| Subject |
Fine wax check |
| Material |
Cotton - very fine |
| Visual Information |
Square pattern |
| Current Ownership |
University College for the Creative Arts at Farnham |
| History Of Ownership |
Barron and Larcher collection - actually belonged to Dorothy Larcher who probably found it in India |
| Rights |
Managed by The Textiles Collection at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham. |
| Source |
Given by Robin and Heather Tanner Chippenham Wilts |
| Technique |
Block printed and hand painted mordant |
| Weave |
Plain weave |
