Door hanging (toran)

Historical period(s)
20th century
Medium
Cotton fabric with reverse applique
Dimensions
H x W: 83 x 130 cm (32 11/16 x 51 3/16 in)
Geography
India, Gujarat state
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. M. Bryant
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
Accession Number
S1991.29
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Costume and Textile
Type

Textile

Keywords
India
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Label

This is a reverse applique (katabwork) door hanging (toran) with six pointed pendants. Cut-out designs of animal-like shapes in red, blue and green are on a white background. It was made by and for the merchant community in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Applique work there is often done by older women, whose eyes are no longer sharp enough for embroidery.

Collection Area(s)
South Asian and Himalayan Art
Web Resources
Whistler's Neighborhood
Google Cultural Institute
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