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No. 549: Handkerchiefs.
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No. 549: Handkerchiefs.

Extra Information: Handkerchiefs. Silk kerchiefs (black 'Lahe'), used by Parsees.

Description

Material: Silk

Pattern: Spots

Decorative technique: Tie-dyed

Main colours: Blue, red, white

Use: Clothing

Type: Kerchief

Sample cut from

Original fabric length: 1 yard 10 inches

Original fabric width: 29 inches

Original fabric weight (Ounces): 1

Price: 6s.

Origin

From: Surat, Gujarat, India

City: Surat

Area: Gujarat

Country: India

Forbes Watson described this area as: Surat; Bombay

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