Turban
| Type: | Clothing - Headwear |
|---|---|
| Object Name: | Turban |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Date: | 1940 - 1970 |
| Dimensions: | L 1400 cm x W 14 cm |
| Materials: | Cotton; metal thread |
| Techniques: | Plain woven; tie-dyed |
| ID Number: | T2005.32.10 |
| Credit: | Gift of Max Allen |
In Rajasthan, a desert state in Western India, clothes are dyed bright colours in patterns that recall the sun. The zigzag pattern on this turban looks like abstracted heat waves and is called “lahariya,” which stems from the word “lahara” meaning “wave.” The pattern is created by folding pleats into the cotton before tie-dying.
