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KANDURI SHRINE CLOTH

UTTAR PRADESH
CIRCA 20TH CENTURY
Cotton, hand embroidered applique
86.25 x 55.75 in (219 x 141.5 cm)

PROVENANCE:
From a Distinguished Family Collection

Kanduri comes from a Persian word meaning leather or linen tablecloth. Kanduri cloths, such as the present lot, are made as offerings and to commemorate Salar Masud Shrine pilgrimages. The 14th century Ghazi Saiyyed Salar Masud shrine in Uttar Pradesh is venerated by Hindus and Muslims alike and its annual Dargah Mela draws thousands of devotees.







  Lot 31 of 64  

LIVING TRADITIONS: FOLK AND TRIBAL
11-12 APRIL 2018

Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 56,832
$888

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


From a Distinguished Family Collection


 









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