Part of A Cloth

Part of A Cloth

Made in India, found in Qasr Ibrim, Egypt

Cotton. 1200-1400 A.D.

The British Museum

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Below is the description written by the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vatsu Sangrahalaya

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“Textiles were at the heart of the Indian Ocean economy and Indian craftsmen were renowned for their skill in textile manufacture, producing both every-day and high-end goods which were in demand in the Mediterranean and Southeast Asia.This cloth, printed in undyed woven cotton, was made in India, It was discovered in a medieval grave in Egypt, wrapped around the body of a foetus. Preserved by the dry climate, this piece is a remarkable survivor.”

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From the exhibition, India and the World: A History in the Nine Stories, held at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vatsu Sangrahalaya, Mumbai, from November 11, 2017 to February 18, 2018

 

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