Patka (court girdle or sash) of embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads, India, 18th centuryPatka (court girdle or sash) of embroidered muslin with silk and silver-gilt threads. Semi-transparent ground, ends and borders embroidered in pink, red and green silk, in satin stitch, and with details in silver-gilt thread. The pattern is a row of six flower stylised sprays. Border of scrolling stems and flower-heads similar to those in the sprays.