Table cover
Description
These table covers are examples of filet crochet. In French, filet means net or mesh. This technique is used to create figurative pictures, words and intricate patterns. Filet crochet is a type of crochet which appears like a grid created using chain stitch and double crochet stitch.
In this technique, the designs are first prepared on graph paper and then executed.
Woven by Kamal Naik
Gift of Rekha Naik in memory of Kamal Naik.
Collection
Textiles and Costumes of India
Object Type
Cloth
Material
Cotton, Filet Crochet
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
Crochet
Date
Early 20th century CE
Location
Mumbai
Dimension
79.7x106.5 cms