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Description
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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
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.