Cushion Cover
| Type: | For the Household |
|---|---|
| Object Name: | Cushion Cover |
| Local Name: | thakia |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Northwest Frontier Province, Swat |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Date: | 1930 - 1960 |
| Dimensions: | L 76 cm x W 32 cm |
| Materials: | Cotton; silk |
| Techniques: | Plain woven; embroidered; hand-sewn |
| ID Number: | T85.0349 |
| Credit: | Gift of Dr. Howard Gorman |
This cushion cover is a good example of the use of counted thread, surface darning to create a design incorporating the negative space of the ground fabric. An elaborate grid of diagonals and squares, created by negative patterning and strategic touches of colour, combine to give a layered effect to the surface. The long, floating surface-darning stitch is a key element in the exploitation of the reflective qualities of the glossy silk floss.
