Details
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Object numberS1967-0094-001-0
TitleTurban cloth known as leheria ('waves' in Hindi)
DescriptionThis turban cloth features a mulit-coloured, chequered pattern produced by rolling fabric diagonally and wrapping rubber bands of similar dye-resistant material at intervals. Opposing stripes are achieved by untying and rolling up the cloth from the next corner. In this way, a chequered pattern of intersecting daigonals results.
Production placeIndia, Jaipur, Rajasthan - C
Production period20th C, Mid - C
Object categoryClothing/Jewellery/Accessories, Textile
TechniqueLeheria, Tie-dye, Resist Dyeing
Dimensions
L: 205 cm
W: 99 cm
W: 99 cm
