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male population from malpractiees, but it is a
fact that tili the Conquest of India by the
followers of the Prophet “ made up ” apparel
was known.
“ Ghagra.” Silk petticoat. From Kattyawar.
Khund, Chqlees (12). Bodice worn by native
women. From Poona, Dharwar, and Katfyawar.
“ Pitambars ” (4). Soft silk Dhotees used as skirts,
and body covers. Bombay and Yeola.
“ Paejamas.” Trowsers. Striped silk. Aden.
Allaeecha (2 pieces). Gharub silk, half cotton.
From Surat.
“ Kutchia.” Silk with gold and silver border.
Worn chieliy by athletes. From Nassick.
Coat (child’s). Red, with silk embroidery. Surat.
Tablecloth. Eml)roidered, with gold borders.
Ahmedabad.
“ Torun.” Drapery for hanging over the threshold.
From Kattyawar.
“ Chaklas ” (2). Samplers. From Kattyawar.
Gold lace (3 specimens). Surat.
Gold and silk lace (5 specimens). Surat.
Gold and silk cord (4 specimens). Aden.
Gold and silver lace. Surat.
Silver lace (4 specimens). Surat.
Silver and silk lace (6 specimens). Surat.
Silver cord. Aden.
Silver and silk cord (2 specimens). Aden.
Lace for “ Paejamas ” or trowsers. Aden.
H.H. the Rao of Kutch.
Tablecloths (3). Silk embroidered. Kutch.
Cushion covers (6). Embroidered. Kutch.
H.H. the Guickwar of Baroda.
Native saddle, complete. Baroda.
H.H. the Thakoor of Bhownugger.
Native saddle, complete. Bhownugger.
Babu Sridhur Sai, Zemindar of Maujha, in Sarun.
“ Purtalla.” . Gold worked. A waist and shoulder
beit combined.
N.W. Provinces Local Committee.
“ Kinkhaub ” (8 specimens). Gold and silver
brocade. From Benares.
Ladies dress. White and silver. Benares.
Shawl. White and gold. Benares.
Purse. Blue and silver. Benares.
Gold fringe (2 specimens). Benares.
Rüg. Green velvet and gold. Benares.
Doputtah (sheet). Embroidered with gold. By
Kulloo Ghazee of Boolundshuhur.
“ Rampore Khise.” Sheets, gold embroidered (2).
From Rohilcund.
Baboo Balgobund Khuttree, Benares.
Kinkhaub (5 specimens). Gold brocade. By Ruh-
man Jolaha, of Benares.
Baboo Dabee Pershad, Benares.
Kinkhaub (4 specimens). By Wahid Mian Joieaha.
Dress. Black and gold. By Walli Najar.
Shawl and scarves (2). Black and gold. By Golam
Kadir.
Rugs (4). Embroidered with gold and silver. By
Ameer Khan.
Purse. Green and gold. By Ameer Khan.
Gold fringe. By Abdullah.
(8834.)
Punjab Committee.
Pagris (4). Turbans, made at Peshawur, with gold
edging, from Russia.
Caps (3), for wearing with the above. Scarlet and
gold. Peshawur district.
Caps, woman’s (2). Gold embroidered. Peshawur
district.
Caps (2). Embroidered with gold. By Lala Rormi
Mal.
Scull-cap. Merino, embroidered with silk. Lud-
hiana district.
Head-dress. “Paranda.” From Labore.
The “ Paranda ” consists of a long band or
duster of silk threads, finished off at either end
with tassels, ornamented with gold thread,
beads, &c.
This is plaited into the long plaits or tails
worn by native women, and especially by girls.
Scarves (3). “ Lungis.” Embroidered with gold.
From the Ludhiana district.
Shawls (fi). Merino and net, embroidered with gold
and floss silk. By Pahlad Das, Delhi.
Shawl. Net embroidered with gold. By Lala
Rormi Mal of Delhi.
Jacket and Burnouse. Merino, gold embroidered.
By Moti Ram, Delhi.
Girdles (3). Izar-bands. From Lahore.
The Izar-band is a long netted silk sash,
ending in two tassels more or less ornamented;
it is used to fasten the paijamas or loose trow
sers round the waist.
Shoes and slippers (6 pairs). Embroidered with
gold and silk. From the Peshawur and Ludhiana
districts.
Slippers (5 pairs). Embroidered with gold. By
Seraj Uddin and Sharaf Uddin of Delhi.
Table cloths (3). Embroidered with curious figures
in silk. From Cashmere.
Table cloth. Merino, embroidered with coloured
silk. By Nanak Chand, of Delhi.
Table cloth. Broadcloth embroidered with gold.
By Lala Rormi Mal.
Chair cushions (3). Embroidered. By Moti Ram,
of Delhi.
Lahore Museum.
Table cloth. Scarlet, embroidered with gold and
silver scales (“Maikaish tari”), gold and silver
braid (kala batun) and beetle’s wings (sabz par).
Made under the direction of the curator of
the museum ; hence the best of its kind, botli
in material and finish.
Dr. Leitner, Lahore.
A pair of Hindustani tinsel slippers.
Seven caps (embroidered in gold and silver tinsel)
for boys. Made in the Punjab.
Dress of gold thread (Jamdani) for a boy, with a
cape to match.
Dress of the same kind for a girl.
A Kemkhab cloak (purple and gold).
Two embroidered table covers from Sind.
Two embroidered cushions from Sind.
An embroidered Smoking cap from Sind.
An embroidered pair of slippers.
An embroidered tea-pot cover.
Two embroidered lamp Stands.
These articles need no description, as there
are other specimens of the same kind in the
Indian section.
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