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Chakla
Chakla
Chakla
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Chakla

NameWall Hanging
CultureTamil or Kathi
Datec. 1920
Place madeMadras, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
(not assigned)Saurashtra region, Gujarat, India, South Asia, Asia
MediumGlass, ceramic, fiber
Dimensions13 3/16 × 10 7/16 in. (33.5 × 26.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Goodman, A.1979.83.34
Object numberA.1979.83.34
DescriptionWoven bead design in multicolors. Lion stands in house surrounded by birds, snakes, flowers. Banners hang on house, and it is surrounded outside by trees, elephants, birds, human figures. Piece is attached to a frame. (see note)
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