No. 548: Handkerchiefs.
Extra Information: Handkerchiefs. Silk kerchiefs ('Lahe Meenia.') Pattern used by Parsees.
Description
Material: Silk
Pattern: Floral
Decorative technique: Printed
Main colours: Blue, yellow
Use: Clothing
Type: Kerchief
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 1 yard 11 inches
Original fabric width: 1 yard 21 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 5
Price: 6s.
Origin
From: Surat, Gujarat, India
City: Surat
Area: Gujarat
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Surat; Bombay