No. 533: Silk piece goods.
Extra Information: Silk piece goods. 'Sungee Charkhanah' check silk.
Description
Material: Silk
Pattern: Checks
Decorative technique: Woven
Main colours: Red, blue, green, yellow
Use: Fabrics described as piece goods
Type: None
Sample cut from
Original fabric length: 4 yards 33 inches
Original fabric width: 27 inches
Original fabric weight (Ounces): 7
Price: 1l. 10s.
Origin
From: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
City: Varanasi
Area: Uttar Pradesh
Country: India
Forbes Watson described this area as: Benares