Headcovering (odhani)

Headcovering (odhani)

1957

Research in Progress Headcovering or odhani of sheer white cotton block printed in red and green with metallic gold accents added. Design in central field shows very small flowers in staggered rows. Narrow side border with small circular medallions, and wide end border with five typical cone designs.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Dates
1957
Format
Medium: cotton Technique: block printed
Pages
H x W: 175.3 × 62.9 cm (5 ft. 9 in. × 24 3/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1958-67-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/eb00acdf1180b181e8cbe2380c564d15