Wedding skirt

NameSkirt

Date2010

(not assigned)PATAN, Gujarat, INDIA

MediumCotton, sateen, velcro

Dimensions36 1/4 × 87 3/8 in. (92 × 222 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, museum purchase, A.2018.77.2

Terms

value (economic concept)

Object numberA.2018.77.2

ProvenancePurchased by curator directly from the SEWA Trade Facilitation Center, 5/19/2010.

DescriptionBlack cotton waistband, dark rose-colored pleated skirt with white horizontal stripes. The hem area has four distinct rows of embroidery (buttonhole stitch) in geometric (triangular and diamond shaped) patterns and stylized floral patterns. The primary color is yellow. Different cottons (solids and prints) line the embroidered area. The skirt has a velcro closure.