Costume and Textiles Ceremonial Cover (Chamba Rumal) Made in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia c. 1820 Artist/maker unknown, India Cotton plain weave with silk embroidery in double-satin stitch Currently not on view 1969-231-1 Gift of Stella Kramrisch, 1969 |
LabelThe popular Ramayana image of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana heading into their forest exile is re-envisioned in this exquisite embroidery. The tiny figures in their thick leaf clothing are almost hidden among a wonderful variety of trees set within a bold lotus-vine border. |
