690 Old Bag used by Nomadic Herders – Hand Spun Cotton

Well used  Dowry Bag probably from Probably 1950s.

From Gujarat, India.

Used as household storage bags by the once-nomadic herder community.

Hand Spun cotton

Hand embroidered

Condition is not perfect – frayed and minor stains.í«í_ Needs a good wash and repairs.

But this is a beautiful example of motifs and sponge-embroidery seen in that area.

All cotton. All handmade.

33cm x 50cm

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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