Bride's bag for tooth cleaning sticks (kotli)

Maker Laxmi Yadi

Dateca. 1930

Place madeSHIMOGA, KARNATAKA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumCotton, cloth, cowrie shells

Dimensions11 13/16 × 3 1/8 in. (30 × 8 cm)

ClassificationsPersonal Gear

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.48.95

Object numberFA.1989.48.95

DescriptionMosty wool yarn. Red, yellow, grn., bl. chain and button hole stitch on bl. ground. Intricate design. Lined, twisted string tacked to opening edge. Cowrie on end seams. 5 Tassles of cowrie shells, red fiber balls, metallic beads and cap.See Fa.1989.48.82,15 No closure mechanism. Remarks Con't

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