Dettagli
CollectionSouth & Southeast Asian Collection
Numero oggettoS1964-0010-002-0
TitoloTelia rumal ('oiled square') - C
DescrizioneSuch square double ikats were produced in Andra Pradesh for use as head cloths by Muslim men. They were exported for generations to Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, East Africa, Burma, and probably to Southeast Asia. The warps are tied ready for dyeing at their full length, whereas the wefts are tied in groups on a frame, fanning out to form the segment of a cricle from a central peg.
Used as head cloth. Center field at square grids enclosing floral pattern, Broad red borders with white stripes
Used as head cloth. Center field at square grids enclosing floral pattern, Broad red borders with white stripes
Luogo di produzioneHyderabad (?), Andhra Pradesh (?), India
Data 1900 - 1999
Periodo di produzioneMid 20th Century
Categoria dell'oggettoClothing/Accessories, Textile
TecnicaDouble Ikat, Ikat, Resist Dyeing, Weaving
Dimensioni
Length: 116 cm
Width: 109 cm
Width: 109 cm

