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Unknown Maker, Indian

Odhani (woman's head covering),

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Indian, Gujarati

Title

Odhani (woman's head covering)

Medium

silk, metallic ribbon

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • silk,
  • metallic-wrapped thread; satin weave,
  • tie-dyed (bandhani)

Techniques

  • Silk,
  • metallic-wrapped thread; satin weave,
  • tie-dyed (bandhani)

Dimensions

Length: 219.7 cm (86 1/2 inches)

Place

Place Made: Gujarat; Place Made: Saurashtra; Place Made: Kutch; Place Made: Jamnagar

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.309

Odhani (woman's head covering)

Place Made: Gujarat; Place Made: Saurashtra; Place Made: Kutch; Place Made: Jamnagar

Exhibition History

Kutch Quilts from South Asia

November 19, 2010 - April 17, 2011

Bandhani to Batik

June 3 - October 16, 2005

Drawn from the Collection

September 20 - December 8, 1996
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