Man's Angarkha (Outer Robe)
Late 18th or early 19th century
Cotton, plain weave; pieced
128.3 × 92.7 cm (50.5 × 36.5 in)
SEE IT IN PERSON
Not currently on view
In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026
Discussion
FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG
Indian cotton weavers have been creating delicate, sheer textiles for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Elite men and women on the Indian subcontinent valued such fine, cotton muslin or mulmul —a specialty of Bengal that was made entirely by hand—for fashionable clothing.
Be the first to share your thoughts.
Sign in to join the discussion.
More by India
More like this
Italy — Alb (Tunic)
French — Day Dress
Greece, Ionian Islands, Leukas — Neck Insert
Greece, Ionian Islands, Leukas — Neck Insert
France — Over Skirt
Made in France with cotton imported from India — Woman's Day
Greece, Ionian Islands, Leukas — Neck Insert
Greece, Ionian Islands, Leukas — Neck Insert or Dress Front
Eastern India — Coat
anonymous — Nachtjapon van batist met kant en roze strikken
Russia — Towel
Russia — Towel