Banjara Shield Cover
Made to cover a ceremonial shield used in weddings, this textile is similar to the ‘chakli’/food covers, but includes a fitted edge making it distinctive. All the designs are appliqued and enhanced with decorative stitches, also in white. The background fabrics are cotton and are handspun and naturally-dyed cotton; the appliqued pieces and yellow edging are in a very fine cotton. An edging of block-printed cotton in naturally-dyed colors has cowrie shells sewn to it and shows wear. This is an old piece that has been used much; a patch is evident in the detail of Side 2, but it still has charm and a lot of soul. Just think of all the weddings it was present for!
Size: 14″ dia. X 4″ return
$275.00
