Malabar weaver
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Malabar weaver is a 1840 paint by Unknown, a Patna School of Painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
Six people stand in a line, working with long wooden frames stretched between poles. They’re all barefoot, dressed in simple white cloth, and focused on weaving. One woman on the left wears a blue sari and holds something in her hands. The ground is bare, and a few clay pots sit near the frames. Notice how the artist used soft colors—mostly whites, browns, and muted blues—to show the light hitting the weavers’ skin and cloth. The scene feels calm, almost like a snapshot of daily life. If you like this, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like it.
The painting titled *Malabar Weaver* depicts one of sixteen works illustrating different occupations, focusing specifically on the craft of weaving in the Malabar region. Created in 1840 by an unknown artist, it provides a visual record of traditional textile work during that period. The work is part of a broader series documenting regional professions.
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