Loading

Gamcha

Anuradha- Kuli Tegu

Dastkari Haat Samiti

Dastkari Haat Samiti
New Delhi, India

Red and white gamcha is a shoulder scarf, headscarf, towel, garland and as in the exhibit, a prayer scarf. The State of Assam claims to have the largest number of home-based looms in the country. The graceful tradition of honouring a guest with a handwoven scarf sustains the skill of handloom weaving and helps it to retain its relevance. The words woven in an unusual geometric layout are hare krishna hare krishna krishna krishna hare hare / hare rama hare rama rama rama hare hare. These kinds of sacred textiles are part of an ancient namavali tradition in which the repeated name of gods on a cloth imbues it with a sacredness that allows the user to visibly express their devotion. These cloths can also be used to cover prayer tables and are regularly used by priests and pilgrims.

Details

  • Title: Gamcha
  • Creator: Anuradha- Kuli Tegu
  • Location: Assam, India
  • Transcript:
    Hare krishna hare Krishna, Krishna krishna hare hare , Hare rama hare rama, rama rama hare hare.
    Hide TranscriptShow Transcript
  • Type: Handloom Weaving
  • Script: Assamese
  • Project Stage: Craftwork, Process
  • Guide: Jaya Jaitly, Anupa Dasgupta, Naresh Kumar

Additional Items

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

Flash this QR Code to get the app
Google apps