DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Chakla

NameWall Hanging

CultureTamil or Kathi

Datec. 1920

Place madeMadras, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

(not assigned)Saurashtra region, Gujarat, India, South Asia, Asia

MediumGlass, ceramic, fiber

Dimensions13 3/16 × 10 7/16 in. (33.5 × 26.5 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Ronald Goodman, A.1979.83.34

Object numberA.1979.83.34

Collections

Asia

DescriptionWoven bead design in multicolors. Lion stands in house surrounded by birds, snakes, flowers. Banners hang on house, and it is surrounded outside by trees, elephants, birds, human figures. Piece is attached to a frame. (see note)

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