Bag
| Object Name: | Bag |
|---|---|
| Local Name: | pothu |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch |
| Period: | Late 20th century |
| Date: | 1970 - 1990 |
| Dimensions: | L 38 cm x W 19 cm |
| Materials: | Silk; cotton; glass mirror; glass bead; shell |
| Techniques: | Embroidered; mirror work |
| ID Number: | T04.24.57 |
| Credit: | From the Fitzgerald Collection |
In this type of purse a Rabari bridegroom carries small sweets, or betel-nut shavings, to offer to wedding guests.
