Bed Cover Item Number: Ef392 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, rectangular, cotton textile with light white brown base and hand block printed in black on one side only; plain weave; circle floral motif; concentric circles going into center. Centre has red-orange blotch of paint on the printed side. Two lengthwise selvage sides, and two ends are cut.
History Of Use
The textile industry is perhaps the oldest in India, dating back to the Harappan Period, 4000 years ago. Still widely practiced, throughout the country, it has an important role in the socio-economic life of the people. Professional craftsmen and their families produce and market various fabrics for all levels of society, both individuals and groups.
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
- Ef392
- Type of Item
- cover
- Material
- myrobolom fruit dye, dye and cotton fibre
- Manufacturing Technique
- woven and block printed
- Overall
- height 272.0 cm, width 218.0 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
- 0705/0049