Man's Turban Cloth

Rajputana (modern-day Rajashtan), India

Date

1850-75

Medium

Cotton plain weave with woven gold metallic thread band and fringe, known as muslin or mul mul; tie-dyed with vegetable dyes; inked inscription

Dimensions

1275.1 × 14.6 cm (502 × 5 3/4 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

James D. Tigerman Estate Fund