Din Sharu
Costume Design
2004 (designed)
2004 (designed)
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Costume design by Ali Pretty for the Ahona section for Din Shuru performed at Notting Hill Carnival in 2004. Ahona formed the front section of the band, and the design was realised in pleated silk, and the headress and back attachment were decorated with wire and golden beads by Bengali artist Asish Bagchi.
'Din Shuru' is Bengali for 'day break' and the production celebrates the Indian influence in carnival, tracing its journey from India to Trinidad, and to the UK and back.
'Din Shuru' is Bengali for 'day break' and the production celebrates the Indian influence in carnival, tracing its journey from India to Trinidad, and to the UK and back.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Din Sharu (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Costume design by Ali Pretty for Din Sharu, Notting Hill Carnival, 2004 |
| Physical description | This forward facing design shows the female front section member of the Ahona section of Din Sharu. The dress is a plaited red, with a large circular colour with a patterned orange strip hanging from the collar. The arms of the performer are raised, holding the orange and yellow plaited wings of the dress. The figure also wears a gold coloured headdress with a leaf-like design. The design has a large gold attachment on the back of the performer, which includes large poles and a circular pattern that spreads above the performer. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Ali Pretty © 2004 |
| Credit line | Given by Ali Pretty |
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| Summary | Costume design by Ali Pretty for the Ahona section for Din Shuru performed at Notting Hill Carnival in 2004. Ahona formed the front section of the band, and the design was realised in pleated silk, and the headress and back attachment were decorated with wire and golden beads by Bengali artist Asish Bagchi. 'Din Shuru' is Bengali for 'day break' and the production celebrates the Indian influence in carnival, tracing its journey from India to Trinidad, and to the UK and back. |
| Other number | THM/426/22/2/1 - Archive number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.296-2016 |
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| Record created | May 18, 2016 |
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