Not currently on display at the V&A

Dowry Bag

ca. 1970-1980 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Kutch (made)

An envelope-shaped storage bag. Cotton ground, densely embroidered with cotton and mirrorwork. Secured by wrapping the attached string around the closed bag. Edged with shells and tassles.


Object details

Category
Textiles
Object type
Dowry bag
Materials and techniques
Cotton, embroidered and decorated with mirrors
Cotton
Embroidered
Brief description
Dowry bag (gubchi), Kutch, ca. 1970-1980
Physical description
An envelope-shaped storage bag. Cotton ground, densely embroidered with cotton and mirrorwork. Secured by wrapping the attached string around the closed bag. Edged with shells and tassles.
Dimensions
  • Open length: 79cm
  • Closed length: 55.5cm
  • Width: 45cm
Production
Used by Dhebaria Rabari in Kutch, Gujarat, for storing blouses and jewellery
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
IS.149-2007

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Record createdJune 12, 2007
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O136143/dowry-bag-unknown/
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