Ghagra and Choli of a young girl
Description
Bhuj became the main centre of mochi embroidery in the 19th century.It received immense patronage from the Maharaos of Kutch. The royalty engaged the mochi embroiders in making gifts for their british guests and clothing and furnishing for personal use. The cloths are embroidered with various motifs such as peacocks ,floral buttis, stylized flowers, creepers, putlis(damsels)and parakeets.
This ghagara and choli is embroidered with mochi and kuchhi embroidery respectively.The kuchhi embroidery is further embelilished with mirror work.
Sir Ratan Tata Art Collection.
Collection
Textiles and Costumes of India
Object Type
Textile
Material
Cotton and Satin
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
Early 20th Century CE
Location
Kutch
Dimension
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