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Kurta

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kurta by Paquin. Brown dress with short sleeves. The dress is mostly dark brown with a lighter brown patterned top section. The top section is V-shaped and features intricate light brown, red, and black geometric patterns. The bottom section is dark brown with a large ornate light brown design in the center. The design features concentric circles and floral patterns. The dress is on a mannequin with a gold knob on top. The mannequin has a beige neck with black text. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; embroidered
Dimensions
295 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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