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Woman's festival veil (odhani)
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Artist Unknown (Khatri community)
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19th-20th century
Institution Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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The Khatris, a Muslim community traditionally associated with dyeing, were generally considered to be the finest dyers in Kutch. It was their responsibility to know how to reproduce all the designs of neighboring groups. This striking white-centered design they reserved for their own use.
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Medium: Textiles, Textile-Surface Ornamentation | Silk, metallic threads, sequins; tied resist dye, embroidery
Size: 61 1/4 x 70 1/4 in. (155.58 x 178.44 cm)
Creation Place: Asia, India, Gujarat, Kutch region
Culture: Khatri community, Asia, India, Gujarat
Style: 19th-20th century
Physical Description: black, red and white with gold metallic threads and sequins; central white square with four circular medallions; black border with red organic bands and motifs; heavy embroidered band at center is black with gold embroidery and sequins
Credit: Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of Robert and Carolyn Nelson
Accession Number: 2004.174.26
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Added to Site: March 1, 2009
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