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Money Belt

20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A rectangular purse used as a money belt. Cotton embroidered with silk thread.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Cotton embroidered with silk
Brief description
Money belt, embroidered cotton. Rabari community, Kutch, 20th century
Physical description
A rectangular purse used as a money belt. Cotton embroidered with silk thread.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44cm
  • Width: 25cm
Production
Made and worn by the Rabari community
Collection
Accession number
IS.157-2007

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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