Bukani

Name/Title

Bukani

Entry/Object ID

2023.3.271

Description

Man's Turban Holder or shoulder cloth. Appears to have thicker, richer thread used for embroidery giving an sumptuous effect overall. Needle weaving is finer and more extensive than any of the others. Double sided “soof” embroidery with white dotted outline on peacocks as well as pompoms on peacocks and central medallions.

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

19 cm

Length

150 cm

Material

Cotton, Silk thread, Pom-poms, Beads, Sequins

Provenance

Notes

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