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DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Kanchali

NameBlouse
Maker Hima Ramabhai
CultureVaghadia Rabari
Dateca. 1975
Place madeGUJARAT, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
Mediumcotton, silk, mirrors, buttons
Dimensions15 3/4 × 18 7/8 in. (40 × 48 cm) width at shoulder X length
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF collection, FA.1990.16.62
Object numberFA.1990.16.62
DescriptionBackless with ties, long. 3/4 sleeves. All over embroidery with geometric motifs. Costume includes FA.1990.16.62, 65, 66. Festival.
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