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Man's Tunic (Angarakha)late 19th-early 20th century

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Flat-laid silk robe in pale lavender-gray with wide terracotta and gold woven border trim along the neckline, front opening, cuffs, and hem
Silk robe with a silver-white woven ground fabric, displayed flat against a dark background. Wide decorative borders in multicolored floral brocade with red edging trim the front opening, collar, and shoulders. Gold metallic thread accents the neckline; twisted cord ties at the waist.
Close-up of pale gray textile with woven or quilted chevron and leaf-vein pattern formed by raised parallel lines creating repeating diamond shapes.

Unknown, Man's Tunic (Angarakha), late 19th-early 20th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John Jewett Garland, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Man's Tunic (Angarakha)
Place Made
India
Date Made
late 19th-early 20th century
Medium
Stamped silk and metallic thread taffeta, silk and metallic thread brocade ribbon, metallic thread cording, and buttons
Dimensions
Center back length: 54 1/2 in. (138.43 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with funds provided by Mr. and Mrs. John Jewett Garland
Accession Number
M.58.28
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles