Bed Cover
Item number Ef391 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number Ef391 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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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.
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.
covering; bedding; decoration
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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.
covering; bedding; decoration
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.
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