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Indian

Bag, 1900s

Description

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Indian

Title

Bag

Year

1900s

Medium

Cotton, mica; embroidered, appliquéd

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • cotton,
  • mirror,
  • bead

Dimensions

37.1 x 26 cm (14 5/8 x 10 5/16 inches)

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of the Estate of Mrs. Gustav Radeke

Object Number

31.201

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Kutch Quilts from South Asia

November 19, 2010 - April 17, 2011

This bag is a beautiful example of the chain and ladder stitch embroidery for which this region is known. The technique has evolved for centuries as it was passed along from one community to another. The pointed stitching at the top of the bag, known as kangri, represents the tops of temples and can be seen repeated on many of the quilt borders.

The skill employed in the creation of this bag, as well as the fineness of the materials, suggests that this piece may have been a dowry sack. The small trident-like embroideries extending from the corners of the cross designs are called mog pagla (peacock’s footprint) and are a symbol of courtship and love.

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