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Indian metal work, embroidery, weaving and painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
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Indian metal work, embroidery, weaving and painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Indian metal work, embroidery, weaving and painting, (1898). Fig 1: Ancus (instrument used to drive and train elephants) in chiselled iron. Figs 2 and 3: Pendants and button embossed in gold and chiselled. Fig 4: Ancus, enamelled and adorned with jewels. Figs 5-9: Decorations from enamelled arms. Fig 10: State parasol with rich gold embroidery. Figs 11-13: Embroidered fans. Fig 14: Covering for the foot, woven in gold and embroidered in silk and pearls. Fig 15: Embroidered table-cover. Fig 16: Border from a saddle-cloth. Fig 17: Embroidery on black stuff. Fig 18: Border from an embroidered velvet-carpet. Figs 19-22: Flowers from silk embroidery. Fig 23: Woven shawl. Fig 24: Border from woven stuff. Figs 25 and 26: Patterns from silk- and gold-weavings. Fig 27: Lacquerpainting. Fig 28: Portion of a book-cover in lacquerpainting. Figs 29 and 30: From illuminated manuscripts. Plate 17 from " The Historic Styles of Ornament" translated from the German of H. Dolmetsch. [B.T. Batford, London, 1898]
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This print showcases the exquisite craftsmanship of Indian metal work, embroidery, weaving, and painting in 1898. The unknown creator has beautifully captured various artistic forms in this collection. Figures 1 to 4 highlight the intricate details of an Ancus, a tool used for driving and training elephants. The chiselled iron instrument (Fig 1) is followed by pendants and buttons embossed in gold and chiselled (Figs 2-3). Fig 4 displays an enamelled Ancus adorned with jewels, showcasing the opulence of Indian artistry. Moving on to Figs 5-9, we are presented with stunning decorations from enamelled arms that exhibit a harmonious blend of colors and patterns. Fig 10 features a state parasol embellished with rich gold embroidery, exuding regality. The print then delves into embroidered fans (Figs 11-13), showcasing delicate craftsmanship. Fig 14 displays a covering for the foot woven in gold and embroidered silk and pearls – a true testament to Indian textile mastery. Other highlights include an embroidered table-cover (Fig15), border from a saddle-cloth (Fig16), embroidery on black stuff (Fig17), border from an embroidered velvet-carpet (Fig18), flowers from silk embroidery (Figs19-22), woven shawl (Fig23) , border from woven stuff (Fig24). Additionally, Fig25and26 showcase mesmerizing patterns created through silk-and-gold-weavings while Fig27 presents lacquer painting. Fig28 offers us a glimpse into portion of book cover done using lacquerpainting technique. Finally, Figs29and30 present beautiful illustrations taken from illuminated manuscripts. This remarkable plate captures India's rich heritage of ornamentation across diverse mediums - truly reflecting its artistic prowess during that era.
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