Head Ring
| Type: | Clothing - Headwear |
|---|---|
| Object Name: | Head Ring |
| Local Name: | indhoni |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga |
| People: | Banjara |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Date: | 1940 - 1960 |
| Dimensions: | L 13 cm x W 13 cm x H 12.5 cm |
| Materials: | Cotton; cotton thread; cowrie shell; glass mirror; metal bead |
| Techniques: | Woven; appliquéd; embroidered; mirror work; tasseled; braided |
| ID Number: | T00.45.146 |
| Credit: | From the Fitzgerald Collection |
Like most rural peoples in India, the Banjara must carry water daily from a communal well or river to their dwelling. This headpiece consists of three parts: the indhoni (a bast-fibre ring covered with white cotton thread) protects the woman’s head while providing a base for stabilizing the water jar; the rectangular gala protects her back from splashing water, and; the small square fits under the pot on top of the ring to add further support and protection.
