Decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile, paper and metal
Measurements
65 mm (W); 220 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31566
Summary
Indian decoration of stick wrapped in metallic thread with a red silk padded ball at base, and a thread loop attached. Top is cone-shaped comprising small green silk flowers and goldwork embroidered flowers over paper padding. At the base and top are a pleated purple silk. The top is covered with gold tinsel.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.