Woman's tunic (Abho) by Anonymous

Woman's tunic (Abho) c. mid 19th century

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silk, textile, cotton

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fashion design

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underwear fashion design

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silk

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fashion mockup

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textile

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collage layering style

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fashion and textile design

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fabric design

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clothing theme

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cotton

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textile design

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imprinted textile

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clothing design

This 19th-century woman's tunic, or Abho, from the Minneapolis Institute of Art is an example of traditional clothing from the Sindh region of Pakistan. The garment is made of green silk and features intricate embroidery in a variety of colors, primarily red, orange, and white. The Abho is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of the Sindh region and offers a glimpse into the cultural traditions of the time. The elaborate embroidery and the rich color palette make this tunic a striking example of Pakistani textiles.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

Probably the finest embroidery in all of India came from the Kutch region of Gujarat, where minute stitching and mirror work was a specialty of several Muslim groups. A wealthy Muslim woman would have worn this kind of tunic only on special occasions, completing the ensemble with a coordinating veil and a pair of loosely fitting silk trousers (ejar) with embroidered cuffs.

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