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Cotton sample embroidered with white and yellow silk from Sylhet
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Cotton sample embroidered with white and yellow silk from Sylhet
HMP394669 Cotton sample embroidered with white and yellow silk from Sylhet, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire, UK; (add.info.: John Forbes Watson (1827-92) published eighteen volumes containing seven hundred samples of textiles from what was then known as India but which today includes most of South East Asia; most of the samples were taken from the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855; Forbes Watson worked as a Reporter on the Products of India at the India Museum; material for making up into petticoats; piece cut across at centre and joined at sides to form skirt; ); eHarris Museum and Art Gallery; Indian, out of copyright
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Bangladesh Bangladeshi Decorative Border Embroidery Patterned Strip Striped Stripes Textile Industry
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This print showcases a cotton sample embroidered with delicate white and yellow silk from Sylhet. The intricate craftsmanship is beautifully captured in this mixed media artwork, published in 1866 by the Indian School of the 19th century. Currently housed at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Preston, Lancashire, UK, this piece holds historical significance. The image is part of "The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India" by John Forbes Watson, a comprehensive publication that featured seven hundred samples of textiles from what was then known as India. These samples were primarily sourced from the Paris Exposition Universelle of 1855. Forbes Watson himself served as a Reporter on the Products of India at the India Museum. This particular cotton sample appears to be intended for making petticoats, with its unique design featuring stripes and decorative borders. The vibrant blue color adds an extra touch to its already mesmerizing patterned appearance. Originating from Bangladesh (formerly known as Bengal), this textile exemplifies the rich tradition and expertise prevalent in South East Asia's textile industry. As we admire this remarkable piece through Bridgeman Images' lens, let us appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also recognize it as a testament to centuries-old artistry and cultural heritage woven into every thread.
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