Palampore

NameBedding

Artist Artist unrecorded

Dateearly 18th C.

Place madeIndia, South Asia, Asia

(not assigned)Netherlands, Europe

Mediumcotton, painted, printed, quilted

Dimensions(not specified): 94 x 78 in. (238.76 x 198.12 cm)
Overall: 94 x 78 in. (238.76 x 198.12 cm)

Credit LineGift of Paul and Elissa Kahn, MNM Art Acquisition Fund, Barbara H. Lidral Estate Bequest, Connie Thrasher Jaquith, Folk Art Committee, Textile Gift Fund

Object numberA.2004.40.1

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Selections from the Museum's Textile Collection

DescriptionRed, white, blue and purple on cream background. Center design with tree of life, birds, mythical animals, floral border. Back side floral pattern on red-brown background. Quilting pattern, parallel intersecting lines in main body, curved lines in border, center medallion is outlined and filled with curved lines. Quilting is somewhat sparse.