Peonies and Pagodas : Embroidered Parsi textiles: TAPI Collection
By
Shilpa Shah and Tulsi Vatsal
Periodical
0
Serial
13022
Publisher
Tapi Collection
Description
196
ISBN / ISSN No.
9788190593519
Subject
1. Ethnic embroidery -- India; 2. Textile crafts -- India; 3. Textile fabrics -- India.
Summay
"The Stunningly varied embroidered textiles illustrated in this catalogue present a visual record of Parsi women's and children's clothing from the mid-nineteenth century. Descended from Zoroastrian emigrants who sailed from Iran to escape religious pers
Keyword
Parsi costume, Jhablas (tunics), Ijars (pyjamas), Kors (boarder), Topis (caps), Garas (saris) etc.
Accession No.
13022
Category
Textile Art