DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Bag
NameBag
Maker
Nagee Bai or Nagi Yadi
CultureBanjara
Dateca 1920
Place madeKARNATAKA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA
MediumFiber, organic
Dimensions6 5/16 x 4 5/16 in. (16 x 11 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.1989.48.19
Object numberFA.1989.48.19
DescriptionStitched, embroid. square piece of fabric with 3 corners folded to make bag. Chain stitch, square chain and satin stitch solidly over fabric. Gold, red, green, brown. Unlined. Cowrie shells over seams.
20th century
1925-1935