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Turban

MOA: University of British Columbia

3231/3

Cotton turban. Garment is thin and very long, made of light, fine fabric that is dyed in shades of intense pink, in delicate chevron patterning. Edges are finished in tight roles.

  • Specific Techniques

    Wrap resist-dyed 'leheriya' technique.

  • Type of Item turban
  • Culture North India
  • Material cotton fibre, dye
  • Manufacturing Technique wrap-resist dyed
  • Measurements height 11.5 cm, width 865.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Joanna Staniszkis
  • Received from Joanna Staniszkis
  • Made in Jaipur
  • Creation Date before 1900
  • Collection Date during 1995
  • Ownership Date before March 20, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on March 20, 2017
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3231/0003

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