Jama of a young boy

2014.42

Jama of a young boy

2014.42

Description

This jama is embellished with gota work.In this technique,gold and silver woven strips are cut in different shapes and stitched on cloth using applique technique.It accorded a very lustrous appearence to the fabric.Gota work is still very popular in Rajasthan.The use of synthetic jari make it affordable for the common man.

Collection

Textiles and Costumes of India

Object Type

Textile

Material

Silk with gota work

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

20th Century CE

Location

Rajasthan

Dimension

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