INDIAN
Address pouch
RCIN 11428
During the Prince’s visited to Benares, he laid the foundation stone for a new hospital and was presented with this elaborate embroidered pouch known as a kharita containing an address. The kharita was a traditional pouch used by Indian rulers to deliver messages. The embroidery incorporates a lion and a unicorn to represent the British Royal Arms and two fishes to represent the royal crest of Benares.