Kimkhwab Textile
c. 1874
Dimensions
9 × 16 cm (5 3/4 × 6 1/4 in.)
Classification
textile
Department
Textiles
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
222811
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Textiles like this were collected during the time of British rule over the Indian subcontinent (1858–1947), known in Hindi as the Raj. The British collected and categorized Indian textiles as part of colonial efforts to document natural resources and human-made goods throughout its empire. This period coincided with the industrialization of Britain’s textile industry, which sought to appropriate Indian expertise and provide manufacturers with inspiration and guidance as they attempted to replace...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...