Mat

Artist India

Date19th-20th c.

MediumTextile

ClassificationsFurnishings

Credit LineBequest of Agnes Hulburd Conger

Object number1981.9.262

DescriptionA small orange, ovoid shaped mat made of two pieces crudely whipstitched together. Individually hemmed lined and embroidered in dark navy, red, and cream in a combination of chain and satin stitch to form geometric patterning. Function of these mats is a mystery.
Note: There are seven similar mats in the Conger collection.

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