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TAMBOUR, PANEL
Overview
This early 20th century panel from one end of an Indian sari is an example of vibrant machine tambour embroidery using copper yarn and silk thread. The lilac indigo dyed fine silk fabric is richly & densely decorated with tambour work. The design has geometric squares within which are leaf and scrolling floral motifs. Some motifs are padded satin stitch using a copper thread.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-78-2023.37
Material
Width
655 mm
Height or length
1050 mm
Last modified
Wednesday, 13 August, 2025
Completeness
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
Embroiderers' Guild of WA Textile Museum
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Detail of tambour work
Detail of tambour work
Panel of tambour work
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