No. 53: Man's Garment
Extra Information: Man's garment. Cotton: good texture. Two pieces in one length with "fag" between to permit of their being readily separate. The longer portion is worn round the body; the shorter one over the shoulders.
Description
Material: Cotton
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; total length 8 yards 9 inches
Original fabric width: 1 yard 9 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1 lb. 11 oz.
Price: 8s.
Origin
From: Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
City: Salem
Area: Tamil Nadu
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Salem, Madras