Sheet with ten borders with floral patterns on orange background 1775 - 1875

This anonymous artwork, "Sheet with ten borders with floral patterns on orange background," from the 18th or 19th century, is a fine example of a traditional Indian textile. The repeating pattern of stylized flowers and intricate geometric designs on the orange background is characteristic of the block-printing technique, which was widely practiced in India during this period. The design has both aesthetic and functional appeal, as it would have been used as a decorative element in various forms of clothing or home decor. The sheet is now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.