Bokani

Name/Title

Bokani

Entry/Object ID

2023.3.500

Description

Turban holder. Used to fasten the Turban to the head of the groom so it won't slide around. Heavily embroidered Central area that is most visible when worn, with incredibly delicate needle weaving connecting the two halves.

Acquisition

Accession

2023.3

Source or Donor

Vickie Elson

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Gift of Vickie Elson

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown Maker

Time Period

Mid-20th Century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Village

Dhordo

Region

Gujarat

Country

India

Culture/Tribe

Mutva

Dimensions

Width

8.5 cm

Length

126 cm

Material

Cotton, Silk

Provenance

Notes

Gift of Vickie Elson. Donated to Tracing Patterns Foundation in 2023.