Head Ring
| Type: | Clothing - Headwear |
|---|---|
| Object Name: | Head Ring |
| Local Name: | indhoni |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan |
| People: | Banjara |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Date: | 1940 - 1960 |
| Dimensions: | L 37 cm x W 33 cm |
| Materials: | Cotton; wool; cowrie shell |
| Techniques: | Braided |
| ID Number: | T83.0272 |
| Credit: | Gift of Michael Bazinet |
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.
