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Lot 49
 
THREE KUTCHI EMBROIDERED CHOLIS    

KUTCH, 20TH CENTURY

a) Silk and cotton, embroidered with zardozi (gold thread)
17.5 x 32.5 in (45 x 83 cm)

b) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread, mirrors, sequins
12.75 x 31.25 in (33 x 80 cm)

c) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread
11.75 x 35 in (30 x 89 cm)

(Set of three)


These elaborately decorated backless cholis (bodices) from Kutch are worn by women on festive occasions and for weddings. Made in contrasting colours with decorated sleeves and fronts, they are lavishly embroidered with traditional Kutchi floral motifs and small butis. a) has a pair of peacocks, a symbol of love and longing, on either side of the chest. In b) and c) the floral motifs are enclosed in a trellis like pattern. While a) and b) are held in place by ties around the neck and the lower back, c) has small cloth buttons.




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  Lot 49 of 82  

WOVEN TREASURES: TEXTILES FROM THE JASLEEN DHAMIJA COLLECTION
19-20 OCTOBER 2016
Estimate
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,50,000
 $2,275 - 3,790

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