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Phulkari Shawl or Head Cover (Chaddar)

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Phulkari Shawl or Head Cover (Chaddar)
Artist
CultureIndian, Punjab
Titles
  • Phulkari Shawl or Head Cover (Chaddar)
Date19th century
MediumCotton with silk floss embroidery
Dimensions98 1/2 × 54 in. (250.2 × 137.2 cm)
Credit LineThe Banoo and Jeevak Parpia Collection, gift of Banoo and Jeevak Parpia
Object number2024.720
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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