Veil Item Number: 2878/63 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Large, square, red veil. On two edges of the veil there is a thick black border. Inside this border, there is a second border that encloses a red square. This border is a red design with wavy lines, straight lines, triangles and dots. The centre of the veil is a red square, and within that square there are four small circles surrounding one large circle. These circles are black with a red design in the centre of each of the circles. These designs are of a similar style to the design that borders the red square.
Narrative
Traditional odhini or tie-dyed veil worn by Kutchi women.
Item History
- Made in Gujarat, India
- Collected in Mandavi, Gujarat, India during 1980
- 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
Who
- Culture
- Gujarati ?
- Previous Owner
- Tamarin Productions Inc.
- Received from
- Tamarin Productions Inc. (Seller) and Ruth Read Bequest (Funding source)
Where
When
- Collection Date
- during 1980
- Ownership Date
- before May 4, 2011
- Acquisition Date
- on May 4, 2011
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 2878/0063