Pouch
Item number Ef259 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Flat, two pocket pouch faced with black hand-woven cotton decorated in embroidery and mirror work. Green, yellow, purple, brown and pink cotton thread. Mirror pieces (9 of 1 cm. diameter, 4 of 2 cm.) sewn with buttonhole stitches. Metallic thread holds largest piece. Zippered closing. Double fabric backing and inside sleeve of black mill cloth. Tubular black braided cord arm strap attached to side seams as decorative binding.
History Of Use
In northwestern India, fancy embroidery, especially that which includes small mirrors is a popular decorative aspect of pouches, purses, bags, clothing, and furnishings. In this object, an older piece of northwestern Indian embroidery has been adapted to a tourist item for sale in handicraft shops or, as in this case, by Rajasthani women on the street, especially in front of American Express offices. This is an example of the way in which traditional skills are quickly adapted to contemporary needs or purposes. This pouch is used to hold a passport.
Cultural Context
tourism
Item History
- Made in Delhi, India before 1977
- Collected during 1977
- 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
- Pouch
- Identification Number
- Ef259
- Type of Item
- pouch
- Material
- mica mineral ?, metal, cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- embroidered, sewn, woven and machine stitched
- Overall
- height 47.6 cm, width 14.6 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Delhi, India
Who
- Culture
- North India
- Previous Owner
- Stephen Inglis
- Received from
- Museum of Anthropology Donations Fund (Funding source) and Stephen Inglis (Seller)
When
- Creation Date
- before 1977
- Collection Date
- during 1977
- Ownership Date
- before December 2, 1977
- Acquisition Date
- on December 2, 1977
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0411/0158
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