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# Peshwaz

Fine muslin ground with decoration in applied tinsel, spangles and foil. The peshwaz was made for a small wearer. The bodice portion is heavily embellished with wide bands of decoration around the sleeves, neck, hem, front-opening, and down the middle of the ground panels.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 1750–1850 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.5842-is](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.5842-is) · Pramāṇa
