Shawl Item Number: 1472/4 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Man or woman’s rectangular, block-printed shawl, with black geometric patterns on an off-white background. Borders at each end contain circular and striped geometric motifs. A centre rectangular panel contains repeated diamond-shaped, stylized floral patterns. Several border patterns frame the central panel on the sides. Strips of black cotton textile (4.3 cm wide) are hand-sewn at each end.
History Of Use
Used as a shawl, but could also be used as a bed cover.
Specific Techniques
This textile is printed using a lime resist, prepared from a mixture of two parts lime to one part gum from the babul tree (Acacia nilotica indica), with the addition of additives to enhance the texture and impermeability. This method is used when only one colour is to be applied.
Narrative
Razia Ahmed bought this textile from a dealer in Karachi. Black and white chaddars, printed with lime resist, are no longer being made; the printers that used to print them are now printing ajraks.
Item History
- Made in Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan before 1960
- Collected by Razia Ahmed during 1988
- Owned by Razia Ahmed between 1988 and March 18, 1991
- Received from Razia Ahmed (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source) on March 18, 1991
What
- Name
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 1472/4
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Manufacturing Technique
- block printed
- Overall
- height 213.0 cm, width 114.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Sindhi ?
- Field Collector
- Razia Ahmed
- Previous Owner
- Razia Ahmed
- Received from
- Razia Ahmed (Seller) and Museum of Anthropology Shop Volunteers (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan
When
- Creation Date
- before 1960
- Collection Date
- during 1988
- Ownership Date
- between 1988 and March 18, 1991
- Acquisition Date
- on March 18, 1991
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 1472/0004