Kanchali

NameBlouse

Maker Donlhany Bai

CultureBanjara

Date1980

Place madeKARNATAKA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumCotton, silk, glass beads, lead beads, mirrors, metal

Dimensions9 13/16 width at shoulders × 12 bust× 17 5/16 in.sleeve tips (25 × 30.4801 × 44 cm)

Credit LineIFAF collection

Object numberFA.1989.48.84

Collections

Asia

DescriptionAppliqued colored cotton diamonds at borders. Mirror work mostly w/dk. red. Plant fiber balls and metal baubles all over. 5 flaps (Karya), 2 at shoulder, 2 at chest, 1 at bttm. Ties at neck and waist. See Fa.1989.48.82. Karya indicate wear-er is married.