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No. 44: Man's Garment
Extra Information: Man's garment. Cotton: silk in principal end and borders. Two pieces wovan as usual in one length with a "fag" between to permit of their being readily seperated. The longer portion is worn around the body; the shorter one over the shoulders.
Description
Material: Cotton and silk
Pattern: Plain with border
Decorative technique: Woven
Use: Clothing, Men
Type: Man's garment
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 5 yards 9 inches; of shorter ditto 3 yards 9 inches. Total 8 yards 18 inches
Original fabric width: 1 yard 9 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1lb. 8 oz.
Price: 8s.
Origin
From: Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
City: Salem
Area: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Salem, Madras
