DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Indhoni

NameWater carrier

CultureRabari

DateLate 20th-Early 21st century

Place madeGujarat, India, South Asia, Asia

MediumCotton, beads, plastic buttons, foil, metal beads

Dimensions3 1/2 × 8 × 8 in. (8.9 × 20.3 × 20.3 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2012.72.1

Object numberFA.2012.72.1

DescriptionThe intricate beadwork is placed over a burgundy twill. Metallic, foil strips in red, blue, and teal are behind the beads and delineate sections. The beads, in green, orange, blue, white and orange are in v-shaped patterns and weave into shells and buttons. White shell-like glass beads form a fringe around the bottom opening.