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Rumal

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

Although they are not typical of the Khatri Muslim community's bandhani work (a dyeing technique in which patterns are formed from arrangements of resist-dyed dots), the colours and abstract design of this silk tie-dyed rumal or head-cover suggest a Khatri origin.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Tie-dyed silk
Brief description
Rumal or head-cover of tie-dyed silk, Kutch, early 20th century
Physical description
Rumal or head-cover of tie-dyed silk. With bandhani work. The field is black and the border and central medallion in red, both with the design in white.
Dimensions
  • Width: 114cm
  • Length: 102cm
  • Width: 44in
  • Length: 44in
Object history
The bandhani work is not typical of the Khatri Muslim community, but the colours and abstract design of this piece suggest a Khatri origin.
Subjects depicted
Summary
Although they are not typical of the Khatri Muslim community's bandhani work (a dyeing technique in which patterns are formed from arrangements of resist-dyed dots), the colours and abstract design of this silk tie-dyed rumal or head-cover suggest a Khatri origin.
Bibliographic reference
Tie-dyed textiles of India : tradition and trade / Veronica Murphy and Rosemary Crill. London: Victoria and Albert Museum :in association with Mapin Publishing, 1991 Number: 0944142303 p. 51, cat. no 26, ill.
Collection
Accession number
IS.55-1963

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Record createdJanuary 10, 2003
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