Prayer-Shawl
ca. 1855-1879 (made)
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Prayer-shawl or 'namabali', rectangular unbleached cotton block-printed with strings of sacred texts, mainly various names of Vishnu (hence 'namabali') in a grid pattern. The borders are adorned with one row of 'Vishnu's footprint' ('Vishnupada') and two rows of buta motifs. Worn by Vaishnavite devotees of both sexes during their prayers also as a wrapper by devotees. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cotton, woven and printed |
| Brief description | Textile, printed cotton prayer shawl, probably Dhaka, ca. 1855-1879. |
| Physical description | Prayer-shawl or 'namabali', rectangular unbleached cotton block-printed with strings of sacred texts, mainly various names of Vishnu (hence 'namabali') in a grid pattern. The borders are adorned with one row of 'Vishnu's footprint' ('Vishnupada') and two rows of buta motifs. Worn by Vaishnavite devotees of both sexes during their prayers also as a wrapper by devotees. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment worn during prayer. |
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| Accession number | 6562(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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