Ikat-dyed design on fine hand woven blue cotton. Weft ikat dyes create objects of red and green, softly outlined on white on a black ground in three broad bands: (a) two bands of architectural structures, (b) central band of human and tree figures. Other bands of blue and white; checkered green, black and white outlined in red; checkered yellow and purple; single band of blue with white geometric designs, run between three broad bands above. A vertical leafy runner motif woven in white threads dominates upper field. Lengthwise border stripes are yellow and white on blue. Un-numbered end has broad redish-purple band outlined in white, dark blue and yellow. Numbered corner has paper label: 'NO. VR 28 WIDTH 105 LENGTH 205 RETAIL SALES PRICE 25 65 KHADI GRAMODYOG BHAVAN MADRAS'

Ikat dyed design on fine woven black cotton. Two bands at each end display weft ikat dyed geometric motif. These are offset by solid bands of red or green and a multistrand cotton in red, white, and yellow is interwoven in a checkered design. A tiny motif in white or red is embroidered at wide intervals on centre field. Ends have two rows of only warp threads.

Oval, natural coloured coiled basket (part a) and lid (part b). Basket has high sides and lid has a three-tiered coiled lip that fits over the basket.

Small square woven leaf mat of fine regular weave. Natural field in centre with narrow widthwise stripes at each end of two sides. A decorative design of linked circles forms one band at each side, the others are solid. Colours are green, purple, and natural. Fringe at two ends.

Small square woven leaf mat of fine regular weave. Natural field in centre with narrow widthwise stripes at each end in purple and green. Fringe along one end.

Small straw mat of coarse weave. Pattern of weave is sole decoration. Colour is natural. Warp cord is visible at one end where tied off.

Single circular oil bowl; spout for wick is opposite handle on which a peacock perches. Rim has pointed tooth-like edge with holes that may have held pendant ornaments. Elephant incorporated in stem near round base. Whole surface patterned by raised ribbing.

Round box with hinged lid and latch: overall geometric pattern suggests basketry; curved handles on lid. Two medallion designs on either side of box; small hole near base at back. Small patches of a solder-like material on back side of body.

Single circular oil bowl; spout for wick opposite flat handle on which bird perches. Rim has loops that probably held pendant ornaments. Outer surface of bowl, stem, and round base are patterned by raised ribbing.

Single circular oil bowl with spout for wick; bird is perched on flat handle opposite. Flat projections around rim, from two of which loops with pendant ornaments hang. Stem swells sharply in mid-section. Round base, entire lamp patterned by raised ribbing.