Checkered Cowrie Bagh

Wedding Textile Art of
Phulkari and Baghs use
kauri as an auspicious motif that is symbolic of fertility.
Pachranga or 5 coloured
border.
The silk oss embroidery
covering the handspun and handwoven cotton base of brown colour.
Number of panels: 2
Size: 119cms. x 286cms.
Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old.
This item has lived a hearty life being used within the cultural context of the creators. Signs of this life are
present in the form of stains, dry color run, thread loss and other
imperfections.
Product code 550