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No. 448: Piece goods.

Extra Information: Piece goods. Cotton and silk. Material called 'Soosee.' Used for trousering by Mahomedans of both sexes.

Description

Material: Cotton and silk

Pattern: Ikat

Decorative technique: Woven

Main colours: Purple, green, orange

Use: Clothing; Fabrics described as piece goods

Type: Trousers

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 7 yards

Original fabric width: 23 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 14 oz.

Price: 8s.

Origin

From: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India

City: Tiruchirappalli

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Trichinopoly, Madras

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