Shawl, Climate Change Collection

Nameshawl

Artist or maker Pachan Premjibhai Siju (India)

CultureRabari

Datec. 2021

Place madeBhujodi, KUTCH, INDIA, ASIA

Mediumcotton, eri silk (ailanthus moth / Samia cynthia ricini), natural dyes

Dimensions208.28H x 55.88W cm
82H x 22W in

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, MNM Collection, Purchased from the 2021 International Folk Art Market with funds from JoAnn and Bob Balzer, A.2022.12.4

Object numberA.2022.12.4

ProvenancePurchased directly from artists/representatives at IFAM 2021 / Purchased from the artist/maker collective during the 2021 International Folk Art Market (Milner Plaza, Santa Fe, NM)

DescriptionOverall blue heathers shawl this scenes of deforestation at each end depicting the impact it has on wildlife habitats