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Cover (Rumal)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular textile with nine panels, arranged in three rows. Panels have rounded tops and flat bottoms, with a small border around each. Panels depict people in various settings, including outdoors and indoors. Settings include trees, buildings, and archways. People are dressed in long, traditional clothing. The textile has a decorative border with floral designs. The border appears worn and damaged, with small tears and discoloration throughout. The background of the image is white, providing contrast to the textile. Handwritten numbers are visible at the bottom. The title is "Cover (Rumal)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Cotton, silk, and tinsel
Culture
India (Himachal Pradesh, Chamba)
Dimensions
486 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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