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MATERIALS: Cotton cloth. CONSTRUCTION: Block printed, resist and direct dyed with chemical dyes. MOTIFS: Stripes. COLOURS : Red with white yellow and green stripes. STYLE REMARKS: This is a replica of a mashru pattern popular in region. This is a cheaper version. CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Used to make backless blouse. All of the communities that used it are artisans except Knbis. CULTURAL REMARKS: Block print was often used to replicate more expensive materials. Khimkhi, Blouse Piece.
Khimkhi -Woven, Dyed & Printed Textiles -Copyright Statement
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013