Pagadi of a Pune Brahmin community
Description
Pagadis of specific colours are worn in different seasons and on particular occasions. Used throughout India,the form and style of headgear varies from place to place and community to community.
Originally, the elaborate headgears were used as an additional safety measure to protect the head from sudden attacks and adverse weather conditions.However,gradually it became a symbol of honor and pride of its wearer, his family and community.
Gift of Sadashiv Gorakshkar
This pagadi belonged to his father Late Vasantrao N. Gorakshkar.
Collection
Textiles and Costumes of India
Artist
NA
Object Type
Head gear
Material
Cotton and jari
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
Early 20th century
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra