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Indian
early 20th century
Object Place: Ayyampat, India

Medium/Technique Printed silk, Ikat technique
Dimensions Height x width: 10 5/8 x 8 1/16 in. (27 x 20.5 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Ananda K. Coomaraswamy
Accession Number25.487
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ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionIkat technique, (the warp tied and dyed before the cloth is woven). Fragment, with a design, wide and narrow stripes of alternating pink and cream color, black and cream color, and yellow and black, separated by narrow stripes of brocade weaving.
ProvenanceGift from Ananda K. Coomaraswamy to the MFA, July 16, 1925