Hanging decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Textile, metal and bead
Measurements
140 mm (W); 690 mm (Length)
Place of origin
India
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 31546.5
Summary
Indian gold metallic hanging consisting of various strands of gold tinsel, twisted cords and sequins. Decorated with two embroidered green birds and small padded red circles and gold beads. There are green tassels at the top back, and pink tassels at the bottom and halfway up.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.