Record 25/293 Catalog Record Rabari Arts Exhibit Page Home Search Image 1 of 2 Description  MATERIALS: Buttons, tassels, cotton cloth, beads, sequins, metal frame, net. CONSTRUCTION: Hand stitched, three bead net. MOTIFS: No COLOURS : Multicoloured with white predominant. STYLE REMARKS: Beadwork is practiced in all three subgroups. Kachhi style is simpler, while Dhebaria tends to be more elaborate. CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: The fan ralates to royalty. Used ceremonially during wedding rites. Rabari also used embroiderd fans Used among other communities who originated in Rajasthan. CULTURAL REMARKS: Beadwork is considered precious. Beaded ornaments, especially for children, are today hardly produced. Rabaris consider that good beads are often not available or are too costly. Vinjano, Fan.

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