Bukani

Name/Title

Bukani

Entry/Object ID

2023.3.279

Description

Man's Turban Holder or shoulder cloth. Two almost identical halves with unique peacock designs that are stick figures facing each other with a stick figure person between in each pair on both halves. The design incorporates stitching not seen on any of the other Bikinis I own. Mainly relating to the placement of the mirrors. Excellent workmanship.One sided “soof” embroidery.

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

Country

India

Culture/Tribe

Sodha Rajput

Dimensions

Width

16.25 cm

Length

139.5 cm

Material

Cotton, Silk thread, Mirror

Provenance

Notes

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