DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Bride's ceremonial cloth

NameBride's ceremonial cloth

CultureBanjara

Dateca. 1930

Place madeMAHARASHTRA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumCotton, cowrie shells

Dimensions19 5/16 x 19 5/16 in. (49 x 49 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.1990.65.17

Object numberFA.1990.65.17

Collections

Beadwork

Description4 squares, geometries in center panel. Cowrie shells divide sections. White cotton triangle applique divide sections. Blue, pieced, woven rectangular sections border central panel. Zigzag geometric patterns in green, red, orange, and white, Self fabric finding for hems.Cowrie shells sewn to lie flat on edges.