Tent bands literally hold the outer coverings of the tent in place
This carpet can be tried at home
Fine pulkari work uses expensive silk thread very sparingly
but reflections on the human condition and the enduring bonds that unite us all
the blurriness that is so characteristic of ikat is often prized by textile collectors
Choli W 300 - 600 Tent bands literally hold theCholi, Mochi tribe, Kutch, Gujarat, NW India. A choli is a womans top, often with little at the back. The sleeves, back and lower front are made from a very fine red silk and metal thread material, possibly a jacquard type loom textile. The cuffs are metal wrapped thread material in which the metal appears to be silver and is very dense. The main front panel is embroidered with traditional Gujarati patterns. This choli has been much used, repaired,