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Belly Dancer's Costume - Banjara Peoples of India

Description: Belly Dancer's Costume - Banjara Peoples of India A) Choli (top) - Sleeved, backless top. Deep V-neckline. Short sleeves. Patchwork, using various types, colors, and patterns of fabric. Panels at sides, bottom, and upper breasts/lower front shoulders of rows of various sized mirrors framed in different color stitching. Ties in back. Lined in various fabrics. B) Ghaghra (skirt) - Ankle-length skirt made of horizontal bands of various fabrics. From top: Green waistband; Yellow band with re… more
Date: 1975/1999

Chakra panel

Description: Chakra (hanging panel for a shrine or altar in homes) with Kutch embroidery. Square panel with radial, square design balanced from center. Center panel is nine squares bordered in geometric embroidery, with each square containing nine mica mirrors attached with buttonhole stitches around edges. Center panel surrounded by border with linear pattern, then border with double helix pattern, then wider band with floral motifs with mica mirrors at center. Outside that band is another border of double… more
Date: 1940/1949

Embroidered cap

Description: Traditional Indian hat in skull cap form with an opening at back lower edge somewhat like an inverted "V" or ogee arch. The entire cap is of fuchsia red/pink silk shisha or abhla bharat embroidery with circular openings which reveal tiny mirrors. Linear decorations of yellow, green, and purple. Lined in an off-white fabric which shows some of the stitching, creating patterns. No labels. Measurements: approx. 8" (20 cm) diameter x approx. 4 1/2 (11.5cm) high.
Date: 1960/1969

Festival ensemble

Description: Rabari Tribe Festival Attire: A) Kanchali (Jacket/Vest/Top): Backless top with short sleeves and "V" neckline in front. Front and side panels covered with embroidery, primarily geometric designs, in rusts, orange, white, blue, yellow, green, and white. Three ties in back, at neck, upper, and middle back. Partly lined in red fabric. No labels or tags in top. B) Ghaghro (Skirt): Full-length skirt of heavy red fabric. Drawstring waist. Waistband with horizontal bands of: Vertical purple, yellow… more
Date: 1950/2000

Great Stupa

Description: This view shows a close detail of the gate of the Great Stupa. This north gateway's central section and bottom architrave is seen from the inside. The carving depicts a scene with many figures, animals and other items.
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Date: -0272~/-0150~

Kandariya Mahadeva Temple

Description: This detail view of this Shiva temple includes ascending clusters of towers. The surfaces are covered with intricate patterns carved into the sandstone with each tower topped with a finial.
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Date: 1025~

Lakshmana Temple Complex

Description: This detail view shows a sculpture in the form of a lion with a man much smaller in proportion on the grounds of the Lakshmana Temple dedicated to lord Vishnu. Some portion of the facade of the temple is visible as well as another temple in the upper right corner of this view.
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Date: 0925~/0954~
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