Bukani
Name/Title
BukaniEntry/Object ID
2023.3.276Description
Man's Turban Holder or shoulder cloth. Made up of 2 similar halves connected by needle weaving, both one sided and double sided “soof” embroidery. The two pairs of peacocks on each half are similar to each other though on one half the pairs have delicate feet while the other pair have no feet. On the other half the feet aren’t as delicate. Between the peacocks are figures that are not as representative of persons, but, probably are meant to be interpreted as men. Unusual in the quantity of cotton embroidery used with the silk embroidery. One 2 mirrors on oe half and 1 on the other in the main design. Each of the borders has 2 mirrors in it. Typically the center of each square has a medallion that is vey similar to each other. This pieces has very different medallions.Acquisition
Accession
2023.3Source or Donor
Vickie ElsonAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Vickie ElsonMade/Created
Artist
Unknown MakerTime Period
Mid-20th CenturyEthnography
Cultural Region
Country
IndiaCulture/Tribe
Sodha Rajput