Bed Cover
Item number Ef390 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Ef390 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Large, rectangular textile of red-brown cotton cloth made from three pieces sewn together. Cloth is covered in silk and cotton embroidery and stitching. Large squares make one square then all connected with yellow chain cross-stitching; geometric patterns in squares and triangles, abstract floral and vegetal motifs. Two length wise selvage sides are stitched with yellow silk thread. Two end sides cut, no stitched. Multi-coloured, yellow, bright pink/purple, light green and yellow/orange, white, blue and light blue. Many light stains; some frayed silk threads; all white stitching with cotton thread. Well worn.
From Punjab, India. Usually an important item in the bride's hope chest. Girls learn at a very early age this intricate embroidery of silk and handwoven cloth making techniques. Called 'formal pattern'. Also spread out under tents or on open ground for seating, or used as wall hanging.
Coverings; bedding; decoration; wall hanging.
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Coverings; bedding; decoration; wall hanging.
From Punjab, India. Usually an important item in the bride's hope chest. Girls learn at a very early age this intricate embroidery of silk and handwoven cloth making techniques. Called 'formal pattern'. Also spread out under tents or on open ground for seating, or used as wall hanging.
Large, rectangular textile of red-brown cotton cloth made from three pieces sewn together. Cloth is covered in silk and cotton embroidery and stitching. Large squares make one square then all connected with yellow chain cross-stitching; geometric patterns in squares and triangles, abstract floral and vegetal motifs. Two length wise selvage sides are stitched with yellow silk thread. Two end sides cut, no stitched. Multi-coloured, yellow, bright pink/purple, light green and yellow/orange, white, blue and light blue. Many light stains; some frayed silk threads; all white stitching with cotton thread. Well worn.
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