Important Notice

KUTCH, 20TH CENTURY

a) Silk and cotton, embroidered with zardozi (gold thread)
17.5 x 32.5 in (45 x 83 cm)

b) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread, mirrors, sequins
12.75 x 31.25 in (33 x 80 cm)

c) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread
11.75 x 35 in (30 x 89 cm)

(Set of three)

These elaborately decorated backless cholis (bodices) from Kutch are worn by women on festive occasions and for weddings. Made in contrasting colours with decorated sleeves and fronts, they are lavishly embroidered with traditional Kutchi floral motifs and small butis. a) has a pair of peacocks, a symbol of love and longing, on either side of the chest. In b) and c) the floral motifs are enclosed in a trellis like pattern. While a) and b) are held in place by ties around the neck and the lower back, c) has small cloth buttons.

KUTCH, 20TH CENTURY

a) Silk and cotton, embroidered with zardozi (gold thread)
17.5 x 32.5 in (45 x 83 cm)

b) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread, mirrors, sequins
12.75 x 31.25 in (33 x 80 cm)

c) Satin-silk and cotton, hand embroidered with silk thread
11.75 x 35 in (30 x 89 cm)

(Set of three)

These elaborately decorated backless cholis (bodices) from Kutch are worn by women on festive occasions and for weddings. Made in contrasting colours with decorated sleeves and fronts, they are lavishly embroidered with traditional Kutchi floral motifs and small butis. a) has a pair of peacocks, a symbol of love and longing, on either side of the chest. In b) and c) the floral motifs are enclosed in a trellis like pattern. While a) and b) are held in place by ties around the neck and the lower back, c) has small cloth buttons.