| Accession# |
R-109 |
| Artist |
Dhebaria Rabari |
| Culture |
Dhebaria Rabari |
| Description |
MATERIALS: Cotton cloth, cotton threads
CONSTRUCTION: Machine stitched, hand and machine applique , embroidered, running, interlaced, chain and detached chain.
MOTIFS: Popti, danta, ambo.
COLOURS : Multicoloured on natural with maroon piping.
STYLE REMARKS: The dense decorative work is characteristic of Dhebharia Rabaris. Unusual use of chain and interlaced stitches. Use of embroidery along with applique is unusual.
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE: Used as a cradle cloth; note the string for rocking the baby. The piece typifies the minimalistic household equipment of nomadic people.
CULTURAL REMARKS: Applique is traditionally used for just a few items, such as quilts, cradle cloths, and animal trappings. Today, bags and torans may be made in applique.
Ghodiyun, Craddle cloth.
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| Category |
Item used in home |
| Object Name |
Ghodiyun |
| Other Name |
Craddle cloth |
| Sub-category |
Craddle Cloth |
| Provenance |
Maringna. |
| Search Terms |
Dhebaria Rabari
Ghodiyun
Craddle cloth
Kutch |
| Technique |
Embroidery :Rabari. applique |
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