Dupatta

28.5635

Dupatta

28.5635

Description

Bandhani, as the term indicates (from bandh=tie)is a work of tie and dye technique. The plain white material is first marked with dotted designs and the dots tied with a fine thread before dyeing.The process of tying and dyeing is repeated depending on the number of colours used.

This dupatta is divided into four equal sections and each section has the same design of the gopi, an elephant, a tiger and a peacock done only in two colours, light brown and green.The tiger represents the blessings of the mother goddess and the elephant,prosperity,Gopi symbolise marital bliss,whereas the peacock gaiety and happiness in life.

School of Art Collection.

Collection

Textiles and Costumes of India

Object Type

Textile

Material

Cotton,Bandhani

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th Century CE

Location

Jaipur

Dimension

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