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MATERIALS: Cotton cloth, cotton threads, mirrors, beads,tassels, sequins . CONSTRUCTION: Hand st. ,embre:double runnnig,satin,double btt.hole,Romanian,couched. MOTIFS: Guli , Phali . STYLE REMARKS: Kharek. CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Bride makes it for the future groom, sent between engagement & wedding in exchange for ornaments filled with supari etc., in wedding the groom wears it with a small dagger. CULTURAL REMARKS: Elaborate tassels particular to this community, concept of batuvo prevalent in many communities of this region-style varies. Purse.
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Last modified on: February 22, 2013