Mat Item Number: Ef207 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Small square woven leaf mat of fine regular weave. Natural field in centre with narrow widthwise stripes at each end of two sides. A decorative design of linked circles forms one band at each side, the others are solid. Colours are green, purple, and natural. Fringe at two ends.
History Of Use
The antiquity of woven mats in India is supported by archaeological evidence and references in ancient texts. Mats are among the most important items in household furnishings in Indian society. Traditional mat style has been adapted in recent times for use as small place mats such as this one. Orissan mat weavers sell these as specialty items to tourists and elite classes. The seaside resort of Puri is also an important ritual centre where the Jagannath Temple attracts thousands of pilgrims. This place mat was purchased from a handicrafts' dealer, Puri temple bazaar.
Item History
- Made in Puri, Odisha, India before 1975
- Collected during 1975
- Owned by Stephen Inglis before December 2, 1977
- Received from Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller) on December 2, 1977
What
- Name
- Mat
- Identification Number
- Ef207
- Type of Item
- mat
- Material
- cotton fibre, shishule leaf and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- split, dyed and woven
- Overall
- height 43.0 cm, width 39.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Oriya
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Puri, Odisha, India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1975
- Collection Date
- during 1975
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 0411/0078