Neck Sash Item Number: 2878/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Long, narrow, woven sash or garland. The length of the garland is white, with multi-coloured and white fringe at each end, which is grouped in sections and wrapped with multi-coloured thread.
History Of Use
The women make as many chitroiyak as possible in the lead up to a feast or social event. When the guests arrive, shouting praise for the clan giving the feast (or sometimes at a seasonal festival when people present their personally composed songs to the community), the women take out the garlands and drape them around the necks or chests of the person or persons they are honouring. The number of garlands given out reflects the amount of appreciation and respect being shown.
Specific Techniques
These textiles are finger woven.
Narrative
This sash-like garland was made by the women of the Mutimireh clan in preparation for a feast being given by the head clansman, Kata Singh (father of Waslim Goule).
Item History
- Made in Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
- Owned by Tamarin Productions Inc. before May 4, 2011
- Received from Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source) on May 4, 2011
What
- Name
- Neck Sash
- Identification Number
- 2878/11
- Type of Item
- sash
- Material
- cotton fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 15.0 cm, width 154.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Kalash
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Northwest Frontier, Pakistan
When
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 2878/0011