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Woman's head covering (bochini)
Indian (Eastern Sind, Jat)
19th century
Object Place: India
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain-weave embroidered with silk
Dimensions
Overall: 138 x 210cm (54 5/16 x 82 11/16in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of Miss Ellen Starkey Bates
Accession Number28.101
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CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWoman's head covering (bochini) of cream-white plain weave cotton embroidered in red silk with design of central floral medallion with smaller floral medallions along bands radiating from center to larger half floral medallions along outer edge of main field; narrow border along each crosswise end with alternating floral and lozenge motifs.
ProvenanceBequest from Miss Ellen Starkey Bates to the MFA, March 1, 1928