Ensemble of olive silk taffeta: a) Tunic "Kurta"; b) Pants "Salwar"

Title
Ensemble of olive silk taffeta: a) Tunic "Kurta"; b) Pants "Salwar"
LC Subject
main garments
Donor
Holmes, Carin
Description
Ensemble of olive silk taffeta: a) Tunic "Kurta" of olive taffeta with metallic silver embroidery in floral and vine designs with olive silk satin stitch fill; scoop neckline and three-quarter length sleeves; side slits at hem; lined in white cotton; hook and eye closures at sides. b) Pants "Salwar" of olive taffeta with drawstring waistband; fabric is tightly pleated into front yoke of pants; full-length, tapered leg with stitched cuff at hem in a decorative design.
Motif
Vine Plant motifs
Work Type
ensembles (costume)
Location
India
Date
1901/2000
Identifier
1991.007.001
Rights
In Copyright
License
Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Taffeta Silk Metallic Threads
Technique
Darts Hook and eye closure Embroidery
Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Primary Set
Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
Relation
Goes with scarf 1991.007.012.
Institution
Oregon State University