Shawl
1960-1970 (made)
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A tie-dyed woollen veil-cloth of dark brown wool tie-dyed with yellow and white spots. Embroidered end of cotton thread and mirrors; embroidered medallions in the field with raised mirrors in the centre.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Wool, tie-dyed and embroidered with cotton thread and embellished with mirrors |
| Brief description | Rabari woman's shawl (lodki), Kutch, 1960-1970 |
| Physical description | A tie-dyed woollen veil-cloth of dark brown wool tie-dyed with yellow and white spots. Embroidered end of cotton thread and mirrors; embroidered medallions in the field with raised mirrors in the centre. |
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| Production | Used by Vagadia Rabari women in the village of Nani Rav in Rapar taluka, Kutch, Gujarat. Woven by Vankars (weavers) at Adhoi and tie-dyed by the Khatris at Adesar. |
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| Accession number | IS.142-2007 |
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| Record created | June 12, 2007 |
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