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Textile:
ITC 2022.75

late 20th Century

This is a 'jarik' (large waist cloth usually measuring about 2.5m x 1.0m) It is in the very early stages of production, before the dyeing has taken place. It is a 'pagi sore' (morning and afternoon) p...

Textile:
ITC 2022.246

late 20th Century

A blue-black and white striped cotton weave with tassels. This is known as lurik; lurik may be plain black or plain white or a combination, as in this case. This one is woven in wider bands called jar...

Textile:
ITC 2022.77

1984

This piece is at an intermediate stage of production, with the outline complete and several colours already applied. Some sections have been rewaxed for further dyeing in due course. Navy, blue and pu...