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Description 
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MATERIALS: Cotton cloth, cotton, rayon, metallic thread, mirrors, beads, sequins.
CONSTRUCTION: Hand st., embr : surface chain, double btt.hole rope, couched stitches.
MOTIFS: Gul.
STYLE REMARKS: Pako & muko. Embroidered one side; traditionally both are embroidered.
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Used to carry money or coins with garments, without pockets. The bride would make a vahani & send it garments, without pockets. The bride would make a vahani & send it to her future groom. Male family members wore it during wedding procession. The money was brought to cover expenses of wedding.
CULTURAL REMARKS: Variations throughout Sindh & Pak.
Vahani, Money Belt. |
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Vahani
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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.
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