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Odhani

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

This silk chiffon, tie-dyed, stitch-resist-dyed and painted odhani or head-cover comes from Rajasthan (probably Alwar or Bikaner), and dates to the mid-20th century.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Tie-dyed, stitch-resist dyed and painted silk chiffon
Brief description
Odhani (headscarf) made of tie-dyed, stitch-resist dyed and painted silk chiffon, possibly made in Alwar or Bikaner, mid 20th century
Physical description
Odhani (headscarf) made of tie-dyed, stitch-resist dyed and painted silk chiffon.
Dimensions
  • Width: 166cm
  • Length: 210cm
  • Width: 148cm
  • Length: 215cm
Credit line
Given by Lt. Col. R. Stocker, MCIT, AMBIM
Subjects depicted
Summary
This silk chiffon, tie-dyed, stitch-resist-dyed and painted odhani or head-cover comes from Rajasthan (probably Alwar or Bikaner), and dates to the mid-20th century.
Collection
Accession number
IS.104-1985

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Record createdDecember 13, 2002
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