Chagsi pangkheb, 20th century
Unknown artist, Bhutanexpand_more
Silk, cotton; supplimentary weft patterningexpand_more
Gift of Bud Grossmanexpand_more 82.102.23
Not on Viewexpand_more
The use of elaborately decorated group napkins to honor special guests has survived into the 20th century in only a few remote places. This Bhutanese example was probably used for visiting abbots, and the inclusion of brocaded triangular and diamond motifs undoubtedly reference the metaphysical protective force associated with these symbols throughout much of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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- Title
- Chagsi pangkheb
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 82.102.23
- Curator Approved
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