Costume and Textiles

Celebratory Hanging (Chaklo)

Mid- 20th century

Artist/maker unknown, Mahajan or Bania

Red cotton twill, brown, off-white and blue cotton plain weaves pieced and appliquéd with purple, peach, white and green silk embroidery in herringbone, running, back, chain and shisha stitches; glass mirrors
44 x 45 3/4 inches (111.8 x 116.2 cm)

Currently not on view

2012-1-51