Needle Case
Item number Ee62 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Ee62 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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An ornamental metal disc welded in four places to attach two bars to the back. From the lower bar a small rectangular box, 6.5 cm. by 2.5 cm., is hung by a cloth strip. The box has loops at the bottom and from these, there are hung three strips of red cotton, one of which has been doubled the full length. These are strung with cowrie shells and the cloth is knotted at the ends.
This needle case illustrates the pressed metal, repousse and metal etching which is employed in Ladakhi metalwork. This case is used mainly by women as an ornament, but if untied from the main disc, it is used to carry needles. The collector states, these cases became obsolete during the late 1960's. It is worn attached to a sash.
worn and used by women
The design is the Buddhist endless knot. It is one of 8 auspicious emblems which adorn ornamental pendants or those containing relics.
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worn and used by women
The design is the Buddhist endless knot. It is one of 8 auspicious emblems which adorn ornamental pendants or those containing relics.
This needle case illustrates the pressed metal, repousse and metal etching which is employed in Ladakhi metalwork. This case is used mainly by women as an ornament, but if untied from the main disc, it is used to carry needles. The collector states, these cases became obsolete during the late 1960's. It is worn attached to a sash.
An ornamental metal disc welded in four places to attach two bars to the back. From the lower bar a small rectangular box, 6.5 cm. by 2.5 cm., is hung by a cloth strip. The box has loops at the bottom and from these, there are hung three strips of red cotton, one of which has been doubled the full length. These are strung with cowrie shells and the cloth is knotted at the ends.
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