Shawl

29-96-75

From: India

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name Odhni
Object Number 29-96-75
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Indian
Provenience India
Period 19th Century
Date Made Late 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Cotton
Technique Tie Dyed | Bandhani | Woven | Sewn
Description

Tied and dyed shawl, dark green with white and yellow circles and terracotta border and touches. Much of the original tying string still on. Made up of two pieces sewn together and folded in four before knotting and dyeing. Bandhani tie dyed fabric is often sold still tied up to show it's not a printed imitation of the technique.

Length 175 cm
Width 46 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number 423 - Sommerville Oriental Number

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