Inner wedding veil (Patori), c. 1925-1950
Unknown artist, Indiaexpand_more
Silk, cotton, metallic threads; block print and paintingexpand_more
Gift of funds from Richard L. Simmonsexpand_more 2003.116
Not on Viewexpand_more
Fine tie-dye was a luxury item, often copied by less expensive techniques. Block printing gave a good imitation, as shown by the wedding veil on the right. Its silk ground and metallic threads furthered the illusion of a costly tie-dyed piece.
The veil on the left is a more unusual example; here, embroidery is the means of mimicry. The young woman who stitched this veil for her wedding emphasized its festive nature by using cross-shaped patterns associated with chaupar, a popular Indian game known in the West as "parcheesi."
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- Inner wedding veil (Patori)
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- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2003.116
- Curator Approved
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