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Description
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| MATERIALS: Cotton cloth, cotton threads CONSTRUCTION: Machine stitched, hand and machine applique , embroidered, running, interlaced, chain and detached chain. MOTIFS: Popti, danta, ambo. COLOURS : Multicoloured on natural with maroon piping. STYLE REMARKS: The dense decorative work is characteristic of Dhebharia Rabaris. Unusual use of chain and interlaced stitches. Use of embroidery along with applique is unusual. CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Used as a cradle cloth; note the string for rocking the baby. The piece typifies the minimalistic household equipment of nomadic people. CULTURAL REMARKS: Applique is traditionally used for just a few items, such as quilts, cradle cloths, and animal trappings. Today, bags and torans may be made in applique. Ghodiyun, Craddle cloth. |
Ghodiyun
-Rabari Arts
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Kala Raksha Museum.
COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ When using this image, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Kala Raksha Museum.