Part of a Skirt (Ghaghara)

early 1800s Overall: 83.8 x 35.9 cm (33 x 14 1/8 in.) Source image
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Brightly colored floral vine patterns were embroidered using fine chain stitches. Since there are continuous, unbroken lines of stitches on the back side of the cloth, they were created using a hooked awl, which is a much faster process than embroidering with a straight needle...

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