Beautiful and Very Fine Wool Cloth Textile made of two panels
From 1970's Rajasthan India
in very good and neat condition
Head Cover or a Shawl, has been used as a throw on the sofa
Hand embroidered on woven wool fabric, with Mirror-Work accents
Almost identical piece is on the cover of
Judy Frater's book "Threads of Identity"
Embroidered Wool Shawl With Mirrorwork - Sadi Rabari, Saurashtra, Gujarat, Mid 20th
This is a vintage nomadic Rabari embroidery head cover from Rajasthan, India.
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Materials & Construction:
The shawl is typically hand-loomed from sheep's wool and features intricate mirror work embroidery.
Cultural Significance:
These textiles, sometimes known as "Dahbadi," were traditionally made by women for weddings and festive occasions.
Design Details:
They are dyed a dark color (often black or deep indigo) and feature vibrant, colorful decorative motifs along the borders.