colcha (Q63248965)
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embroidered covering or hanging made in Bengal for the Portuguese market and later in Portugal
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | colcha |
embroidered covering or hanging made in Bengal for the Portuguese market and later in Portugal |
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Bordado de Castelo Branco LusitaniaTradition.com 01.jpg
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2,575 × 1,865; 1.89 MB
Colcha from Castelo Branco (English)
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Portugal, Republic of (English)
Textiles
Bedspreads and colchas (hangings), such as those made in and around the town of Castelo Branco, were embroidered with coloured silks on linen or, less commonly, on silk. Laidwork was predominant, and the most commonly used stitches were satin and chain stitch. The designs show a strong Asian influence, (English)
21 April 2019
Indian Subcontinent (English)
Embroidery
Rosemary Crill
Similar quilts (Port. colchas) were produced in Portugal itself as the trade with India declined. (English)
21 April 2019
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Portugal, Republic of (English)
Textiles
Bedspreads and colchas (hangings), such as those made in and around the town of Castelo Branco, were embroidered with coloured silks on linen or, less commonly, on silk. Laidwork was predominant, and the most commonly used stitches were satin and chain stitch. The designs show a strong Asian influence, (English)
21 April 2019
1 reference
Indian Subcontinent (English)
Embroidery
Rosemary Crill
Similar quilts (Port. colchas) were produced in Portugal itself as the trade with India declined. (English)
21 April 2019
Colchas
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- commonswiki Category:Colchas