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Robe
Robe

Robe

Place of OriginPunjab state, India, former kingdom of Nabha
Date1890-1915
PeriodPeriod of Maharaja Hira Singh (1871-1911)
CultureSikh
MaterialsSilk and metal-wrapped thread
DimensionsH. 45 in x W. 57 in, H. 114 cm x W. 145 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr T.S. Khanna and Mrs. Jogi Khanna, M.D. in memory of grandfather, Sardar Sahib Dr. Sewa Singh, Chief Minister (1906-1916) of Maharaja Hira Singh of Nabha State, Punjab, India
Object number2010.30
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsTextiles
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Robes of this type, called chogha, were men’s outer garments and typically were made of expensive materials like silk, wool, or fine cotton with brocaded or embroidered decoration and ornamental details. Popular in many parts of India, especially after the 1850s, a chogha would have been worn by a court notable.

This robe’s original owner was first the royal physician and later chief minister at the Sikh kingdom of Nabha.This robe has at some point been altered to fit a smaller person, and perhaps also to accommodate changing styles.