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Bagh-style Embroidered Head Veil or Shawl
Bagh-style Embroidered Head Veil or Shawl

Bagh-style Embroidered Head Veil or Shawl

Primary TitlePhulkari Chadar
Former TitleBagh (Ceremonial Head Veil)
CultureIndian or Pakistani
Dateearly 20th century
MediumSilk floss embroidered cotton
DimensionsOverall: 46 × 92 1/2 inches (116.84 × 234.95 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. K. N. Puri
Object number61-52
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