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Woman's headscarf (odhani)

Indian (Gujarati)
19th–early 20th century
Object Place: Gujarat, India

Medium/Technique Cotton plain weave, tie-dyed
Dimensions Overall: 163 x 200cm (64 3/16 x 78 3/4in.)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Percival Merritt
Accession Number16.51
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWoman's tie-dyed head covering; central field is yellow with five moon forms, four small red circles at the corners and a larger central circle. Borders and ends have a red ground with green, red and white stylized floral patterning.

ProvenanceGift from Mrs. Percival Merritt to the MFA, March 2, 1916