Turban Piece
ca. 1860 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This cotton, wrap-resist-dyed part of a turban was made in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Its mothara (checked) design is produced by rolling and binding a fine cloth on two opposite diagonals.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Tie-dyed cotton |
| Brief description | Textile |
| Physical description | Cotton wrap-resist dyed on two diagonals |
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| Summary | This cotton, wrap-resist-dyed part of a turban was made in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Its mothara (checked) design is produced by rolling and binding a fine cloth on two opposite diagonals. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 6647A/2(IS) |
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| Record created | April 16, 2003 |
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