[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Physical](https://indike.org/pramana/inp) › [Artefacts](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact) › [Victoria and Albert Museum, London](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam) › Girdle # Girdle This decorative sash (patka) would have been worn by a man around the waist of a long robe. The ends are designed to be seen hanging down at the side of the robe. This sash has end borders with a row of finely drawn and dyed tulips, which are outlined with silver-gilt thread embroidery. - **Kind:** artefact - **Date:** 1700–1750 CE --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-70-1927](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.vam.im-70-1927) · Pramāṇa