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Toran, Wall Hanging
Toran, Wall Hanging
Toran, Wall Hanging
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Toran, Wall Hanging

NameHanging
CultureAhir
Dateca. 1920
Place madeGujarat, India, South Asia, Asia
MediumCotton
DimensionsOverall: 20 7/8 x 45 1/4 in. (53 x 115 cm)
Credit LineGift of Nancy Bloch
Object numberA.1996.67.20
DescriptionRectangle with 7 "hanging leaf" shapes at bottom. Red, green backgrounds. Multicolor floral and bird designs in chain and straight stitches. Bound edges. Fabric tassels. Lined.
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