Cotton; tied resist dyeexpand_more
Gift of Richard L. Simmons and Rosa Lynn Pinkusexpand_more 2006.120.47
Muslim brides in the Banni district of Kutch wore layers of veils. Hidden from view, like the bride herself, was a red and green, lotus-patterned cloth called patori. The finest patoris were done in tie-dye, for which Kutch was famous. Printed versions mimicking tie-dye were also popular.
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