Decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile, metal and bead
Measurements
58 mm (W); 750 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31543.2
Summary
Indian decoration similar to (NT31543.1) but simpler in design, with gold ribbon edged in orange, wrapped with pink, gold, and black thread and goldwork, and a bead wrapped in green, gold, and orange, then floral ribbon. A boxed paper chain effect similar to (NT31543.1) and a heart shaped goldwork design with blue satin one side and green satin on the other. Edged with tinsel and with a tinsel tassel at the bottom point of the heart.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.