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No. 442: Piece goods.
Extra Information: Piece goods. Silk with silver stripes. Used for making up into 'Cholees', a kind of tight fitting jacket or bodice for women. Six in a piece.
Description
Material: Silk and silver thread
Pattern: Stripes
Decorative technique: Woven
Main colours: Purple, red, silver
Use: Clothing, Women
Type: Choli
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 29 inches
Original fabric width: 17 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1
Price: 1s. 9d.
Origin
From: Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
City: Thanjavur
Area: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Tanjore, Madras
