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SariB646

Silver metallic thread woven into turquoise silk to form a striped pattern. Very sheer.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre, fibre, metal and dye
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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TextileB645

Red background with gold thread running along two selvedges and in a geometric band and parallel stripes at each end.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre, fibre and gold metal ?
Made in
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Game BoardB643

Cross-shaped textile with geometric patterns in purple and a yellow diamond at center. Horizontal rows of stylized floral designs with vertical lines between on each panel, fringe at each end. Yellow line runs through one row on each panel. Same initials in purple on opposite ends: B.B. Ray; at other ends: 1914. Game is called Chopadh and is played by four.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagB642

On the back is an overall pattern of flowers embroidered in red and green with mirrors in the centres. On the front is an embroidered red 'X' design with green designs, and bordered in black and white. This divides the space into four sections, each with a red design with green tops. Opening of bag embroidered as are sides. All on yellowish ground. Purple drawstring with red tassels, and purple tassel at bottom of bag. Lined with purple cotton.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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BagB641

Floral and stylized patterns in orange, red, yellow, and black on green ground. On top sides are two hanging ornaments at each end of the handle, decorated with white shells, mirrors, and tassels. Seeds and tassels attached on lower half of bag and along top opening. Handle is decorated with green thread.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
silk fibre and dye
Made in
Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HoodB640

Red and green floral and geometric designs embroidered on an orange ground. Decorated with small circular mirrors. Lined with red cotton (?).

Culture
Kutch
Material
silk fibre, cotton fibre, glass, silver alloy metal ? and dye
Made in
Kutch, Gujarat, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB639

Phulkari style embroidered cap or hat. Predominantly in navy, with orange, white, and black on a red ground. Mirrors and sequins are integrated into the designs.

Culture
North India
Material
glass, silver alloy metal ?, metal, silk fibre and dye
Made in
Rajasthan, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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HatB638

Embroidered skull-shaped cap or hat. Diamond-shaped designs of yellow and white, outlined in black. Small, round mirrors are sewn at the corners of each. Lozenge-shaped designs above and below. Purple background. Darning-stitch outlined with chain-stitch.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre, glass, silver alloy metal, cotton fibre and dye
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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ShawlB719

A very thin and delicate knitted shawl that has flame-like patterns in rows of brown, blue, orange, yellow, beige, and red. Fringe sewn on all four sides.

Culture
North India
Material
silk fibre and dye ?
Made in
Delhi, India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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Straw Painting3556/2

Rice straw 'painting' on black cloth, stiffened with paper(?). Painting depicts scene of canoe-type boat full of people paddling. Mountainous shoreline in the background of the painting, along with birds in the sky; palm tree, with small plants around base, in the foreground. Boat has a tall stern and low bow; three people closest to the stern are standing, rest of paddlers are seated. Back of painting lined with white paper; red fabric tie threaded through paper, for hanging purposes. Manufacturer's mark stamped in bottom right corner, and pencil inscription written along left edge; both marks on back of painting.

Culture
Indian
Material
rice grass, fibre, dye and paper
Made in
Kerala, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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