Details
A joined panel of fine cotton, tamboured in silks with a floral meander, North West India, trade embroidery, for export, 18th century--140cm x 188cm
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Further details
These so-called 'Trade Embroideries' are based on European chintz patterns and destined solely for the export market. The most important group of these embroideries that can be traced back to a known chintz pattern are known as the 'Ashburnham House' group. Several panels of this are held by the Victoria & Albert Museum. See also these rooms 1996, Lot
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