Dowry Sack
ca. 1970s (made)
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Rectangular white cotton sack embroidered with multi-coloured cotton yarn. A fringe of shells and tassels runs round 3 sides, with plastic buttones along the opening at the top.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, embroidered |
| Brief description | Dowry sack (kothali), Kutch, ca. 1970s |
| Physical description | Rectangular white cotton sack embroidered with multi-coloured cotton yarn. A fringe of shells and tassels runs round 3 sides, with plastic buttones along the opening at the top. |
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| Production | Used by Dhebaria Rabaris in Kutch, Gujarat |
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| Accession number | IS.148-2007 |
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| Record created | June 12, 2007 |
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