Not currently on display at the V&A

Hat

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

A conical hat of two flat sides sewn together. The ground fabric is cotton, with panels of metallic paper, over which is sewn a network of plastic beads. Tassels and plastic buttons are attached to the edges.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton, beadwork
Brief description
Child's beaded hat, Kutch, ca. 1970-1980
Physical description
A conical hat of two flat sides sewn together. The ground fabric is cotton, with panels of metallic paper, over which is sewn a network of plastic beads. Tassels and plastic buttons are attached to the edges.
Dimensions
  • Height: 30.5cm
  • Maximum, with tassels width: 16.5cm
Production
Worn by a child of the Dhebaria Rabari community, Kutch, Gujarat
Collection
Accession number
IS.151-2007

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Record createdJune 12, 2007
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