Turban Cloths
ca. 1950 (made)
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These three cotton wrap-resist-dyed (lahariya) turban cloths were bound and dyed together. At this time, around 1950, it was quite common to tie two or three turbans together to save time and dye. These have had some of their tie-resists removed to reveal the dyed zigzag pattern inside the coil.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wrap-resist dyed cotton |
| Brief description | Three turban cloths of wrap-resist dyed cotton, Jaipur, ca. 1950 |
| Physical description | Three turban cloths made of cotton, wrap-resist dyed lahariya and still wrapped. Two or three turbans were often tied together to save time and dyed. These have had some of their resists removed to reveal the dyed zigzag pattern inside the coil. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs M. Hamill |
| Summary | These three cotton wrap-resist-dyed (lahariya) turban cloths were bound and dyed together. At this time, around 1950, it was quite common to tie two or three turbans together to save time and dye. These have had some of their tie-resists removed to reveal the dyed zigzag pattern inside the coil. |
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| Accession number | IS.63A-1959 |
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| Record created | January 10, 2003 |
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