Panels for a waistcoat

British

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Brilliantly colored floral designs- inspired by Indian Gujarati prototypes- make for an interesting foil to the grounds' silk curlicues. Competent workmanship and the absence of precious metal-wrapped threads reveal these to be mid-range manufacture. With their embroidery only partially completed, the ink-drawn patterns still visible on the unfinished areas, these unassembled panels provide a fascinating record of working process.

Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British

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Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British
Panels for a waistcoat, Silk embroidered on linen, British

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