Costume & Textilesca. 1962Ensemble is a costume institute of Indian origin created in ca. 1962 using cotton, silk, metallic thread — now part of the Costume Institute collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | cotton, silk, metallic thread |
| Department | Costume Institute |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mary Van Rensselaer Thayer, 1978 |
| Date | ca. 1962 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Indian culture. The estimated date range is 1957 – 1967.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ensemble?
Ensemble is housed in the Costume Institute department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ensemble created?
Ensemble dates to ca. 1962.
What material is Ensemble made from?
Ensemble is crafted from cotton, silk, metallic thread.
Is Ensemble in the public domain?
Ensemble is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026