Fragment, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1800

Fragment, anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1800

resist-dyed, h 28.0cm × w 36.0cm More details

This piece of chintz is dyed in two shades of red and two shades of blue, and painted in yellow and green. The outline of the flower and leaf patterns is highlighted with gold. The pattern of flower bouquets is a traditional Indian design for chintz, and also influenced English, French, and Dutch printed cotton.