Woman's festival veil or wall hanging (Sainchi phulkari), early 20th century
Unknown artist, Indiaexpand_more
Cotton, silk; embroideryexpand_more
Gift of Richard L. Simmonsexpand_more 2000.282.13
Not on Viewexpand_more
Figurative black-ground embroideries were produced in a small area of the old Indian Punjab. Created by household women for their own use as festival veils and wall hangings, they were essentially fantasy cloths, mixing mythological scenes and daily happenstance, stock village characters and exotic strangers, familiar animals and imaginary beasts, everyday objects and longed-for luxuries. Traditional yet highly idiosynchratic, these textiles are among the most whimsical creations of South Asia.
Details
- Title
- Woman's festival veil or wall hanging (Sainchi phulkari)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- H.49-1/2 x W.97-1/4 in.
- Accession Number
- 2000.282.13
- Curator Approved
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