Loin Cloth

58-5-80

From: Bangladesh | Miniamulk

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Dhoti
Object Number 58-5-80
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture River Chakma
Provenience Bangladesh | Miniamulk
Section Asian
Materials Cotton
Technique Woven
Description

Textile has loose weave and a plaid pattern. Cotton, loose weave; white, red, purple plaid pattern. Made commerically on the plains and the type of loin cloth the Hill Chakma is beginning to wear. Bengali name: Dhoti

Length 160 cm
Width 55 cm
Credit Line Museum Purchase, 1958

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