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Item number 1159/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
Item number 1159/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Small, square cover made of lightweight, off-white cotton muslin, embroidered in muted colours with multicoloured figures and plant motifs; reversible. There is a round medallion in the centre, with a figure of the god Krishna seated, encircled by dancing or standing figures, linked hand-to-hand. The corners of the square are decorated with stylized trees, and there is a border of floral and bird motifs on all four sides. All figures, flowers, etc. are outlined in black.
Used as a covering for gifts or offerings, when an offering is made to temple gods, or when gifts are exchanged between the families of a bride and groom; or used as a backdrop for, or canopy for, a representation of a deity at a family shrine or in a temple.
religious; ceremonial
Purchased by Milton and Beverly Israel in Kutch, Jaipur or Delhi.
double darning stitch; double running stitch
Designs on rumals frequently feature events and episodes in the life of Krishna. The designs metaphorically depict the theme of love and devotion shown by women to the male god Krishna, which is analogous to the worshipful attitude of the devotee to the sacred god.
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religious; ceremonial
Purchased by Milton and Beverly Israel in Kutch, Jaipur or Delhi.
double darning stitch; double running stitch
Used as a covering for gifts or offerings, when an offering is made to temple gods, or when gifts are exchanged between the families of a bride and groom; or used as a backdrop for, or canopy for, a representation of a deity at a family shrine or in a temple.
Designs on rumals frequently feature events and episodes in the life of Krishna. The designs metaphorically depict the theme of love and devotion shown by women to the male god Krishna, which is analogous to the worshipful attitude of the devotee to the sacred god.
Small, square cover made of lightweight, off-white cotton muslin, embroidered in muted colours with multicoloured figures and plant motifs; reversible. There is a round medallion in the centre, with a figure of the god Krishna seated, encircled by dancing or standing figures, linked hand-to-hand. The corners of the square are decorated with stylized trees, and there is a border of floral and bird motifs on all four sides. All figures, flowers, etc. are outlined in black.
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