Theli

Name/Title

Theli

Entry/Object ID

2023.3.497

Description

Bag used in marriage ceremony. Used for jewelry and other valuables as part of dowry.

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 to late 20th century

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Village

Dhordo

Region

Gujarat

Country

India

Culture/Tribe

Mutva

Dimensions

Width

25.5 cm

Length

70 cm

Material

Cotton, Beads

Provenance

Notes

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