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Veil

19th Century

Indian Museum, Kolkata

Indian Museum, Kolkata
Kolkata, India

It is a red coloured cloth, decorated with embroidery and applique work. A strip of cloth, decorated with mirror work and thick embroidery is attached at one end of the cloth. A row of tinsel is stitched to the strip of the embroidered cloth. Two metal bells with cotton fringes are attached to the cloth. It is used for bridal ceremony by the Lambadies women.

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  • Title: Veil
  • Date: 19th Century
  • Location: Bellary district, Karnataka, India.
  • Physical Dimensions: Length- 127 cm, Width- 216 cm.
  • Type: Textiles
Indian Museum, Kolkata

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