Bed Cover Item Number: Ef391 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, rectangular, plain weave cotton textile with light brown base and hand (?) block printed with red and black dye all over; only on one side. Band of black with red floral and vine pattern; strips of black and light white brown, red base with leaves and flowers of black and red. Centre has square with large triangle in centre; outside triangle squares consist of a woman in profile, red, and other other square has elephants which are decorated, on red background. Edges of triangle has checked border in red on light white brown background. Outside large square paisley leaf motif. Two selvage sides lengthwise; two ends cut and frayed.
History Of Use
The textile industry is the oldest craft in India, dating back to the Harappan Period, 4000 years ago. Practiced throughout the country and plays an important role in the socio-political life of the people. Professional craftsman and their families produce and market various fabrications for the individual or group requirements of both influential and ordinary people. Women of the household and tribal members create these fabrications for their own needs. Users seeking display of status, compliance with cultural and religious practices, personal satisfaction, and essential comforts have generated wide demand for such productions.
Cultural Context
covering; bedding; decoration
Item History
- Made in Sanganer, India before 1972
- Collected during 1972
- Owned by Marta Friesen before March 3, 1981
- Received from Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 3, 1981
What
- Name
- Bed Cover
- Identification Number
- Ef391
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- cotton fibre, myrobolom fruit dye, rubia cordifolium dye and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and block printed
- Overall
- height 272.0 cm, width 220.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Rajasthani
- Previous Owner
- Marta Friesen
- Received from
- Marta Friesen (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sanganer, India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1972
- Collection Date
- during 1972
- Ownership Date
- before March 3, 1981
- Acquisition Date
- on March 3, 1981
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0705/0048