Textiles , Bone , Ivory and Ethnographic Objects Conservation
Overview
The Textiles, Bone, Ivory and Ethnographic Objects Conservation Division undertakes the scientific conservation and preservation of textiles, costumes, traditional crafts, and ethnographic objects. The Division carries out condition assessment, documentation, material identification, cleaning, stabilization, and restoration. Treatments address deterioration such as dust, staining, insect attack, fungal growth, fading, tears, and weakening of fibres. Special care is taken in the handling, storage, mounting, and display of fragile objects.
Major conservation project(s):• Conservation of ivory and bone objects at Maharajadhiraj Laksmishwar Museum, Darbhanga, Bihar
Conservations :
Inlay Ivory Looking Mirror Frame, Darbhanga Museum, Darbhanga, Bihar
The foot of an elephant figurine, Sangli, Maharashtra
Cap of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Indian Buddhist Council, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Museum, Chincholi, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Half Jacket of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Indian Buddhist Council, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Museum, Chincholi, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Half Jacket of Bharat Ratna Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, Indian Buddhist Council, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Memorial Museum, Chincholi, Nagpur, Maharashtra
Shellac seal, Allahabad High Court, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh