940 Vintage Embroidery Dhaniyo Panel from Kutch Gujarat

Superbly designed Dhaniyo with cheerful colors

Displays two types of embroidery stitches of the Rabari community

Used to cover up household effects such as mattresses etc

Created as dowry gifts

50 x 25 inches

Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old

Has mild color run in the white field as can be seen in the photos

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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