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Kurta

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green dress with short sleeves, featuring a yoke with intricate red and gold embroidery, adorned with a large circular design below the neckline. The dress has a round neckline and falls straight to the bottom. The mannequin has a silver pole on top of its head and a black pole extending from its base. The background is off-white. The dress is titled "Kurta".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; mirror embroidered
Dimensions
388 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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