Dowry Bag
| Type: | For Personal Adornment |
|---|---|
| Object Name: | Dowry Bag |
| Local Name: | kothali |
| Place Made: | Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan |
| Period: | Mid 20th century |
| Date: | 1940 - 1960 |
| Dimensions: | L 44 cm x W 36 cm |
| Materials: | Cotton; glass mirror |
| Techniques: | Plain woven; embroidered; quilted; pompom; mirror work |
| ID Number: | T85.0869 |
| Credit: | Gift of Dr. Howard Gorman |
Simple stitches and clever colour variations create an abstract and dramatic design on this bag, which is used to transport and store a bride’s dowry. The stitching reinforces the fabric of the bag that will see years of use after the marriage celebrations.
