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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 -Copyright Statement
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013