Trousers

43-12-58B

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 43-12-58B
Current Location On Loan
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Date Made 17th Century - 1943
Section Asian
Materials Silk | Bullion
Technique Woven | Couched | Plaited
Iconography Floral
Description

Blue-black silk trousers. Very wide. The legs drawn in to narrow cuffs. Gold and silver bullion couched on in wide band around cuff, with three bands of conventionalized floral motifs above. Sash of fine orange and red silk in lace mesh technique with plaited tassels.

Credit Line Bequest of Mrs. Frances E. (Harry) Markoe, 1943
Other Number 4-1969-25b - Philadelphia Museum of Art Number

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