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No. 450: Piece fabric.
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No. 450: Piece fabric.

Extra Information: Piece fabric. Cotton. Material called 'Soosee.' Used for trouserings and petticoats by Mahomedans of both sexes.

Description

Material: Cotton

Pattern: Plain

Decorative technique: None

Main colours: Purple

Use: Clothing, general; Fabrics described as piece goods

Type: Trousers, petticoats

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 6 yards

Original fabric width: 26 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 10 oz.

Price: 3s.

Origin

From: Tamil Nadu, India

City: Unknown

Area: Tamil Nadu

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Syempettah, Madras

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