761 Single Kachi Rabari Chaakla with Hindu Swastik

Lovely Rabari Textile Art

Has the auspicious Hindu Swastik sign - One large motif in the center and 4 small ones in the corners.

These auspicious signs are made using roli or sindoor or vermillion powder at every auspicious ceremony in which  gods and goddesses are invited. (This is one of the important elements present during ceremonies. Others include the cococut, betel nut leaves, mango leaves, a kalash or pot of water of a specific shape, flowers, a lamp and so on)

Age unknown but estimated to be from the 1960s-1970s

Stunning neat tight stitches

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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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