Indian Chintz Cap
17th century/20th century

The Indian hand painted, resist and mordant dyed cotton is from the 17th century. It was produced on the Coromandel Coast in south-east India for the Western export market. The fabric was originally probably made as a woman's dress, but over the years made into other items. In the 19th and 20th centuries there was a huge interest in folk dress, and pieces of chintz were used for making caps, skirts and dress items. The fact that this small cap was made from four fragments indicates the high esteem felt for Indian chintz, when every little piece was used. 

Cataloguing

The small cap made up of four segments of chintz, in rich red and blue dyes on a creamy cotton ground, with large flowers and leaves, edged in typical red and off white narrow woven braid and lined in natural cotton, all hand stitched.

Condition

Very good.

Price: £300 | $400 | €350

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