Accession No
1988.207
Description
Safa. Length of orange, saffron dyed, loose weave cotton turban cloth with small flecks of glitter. Horizontal dark coloured dyed bands at one end.
Place
Asia; South Asia; India; Rajasthan; Sirohi District; Uppalagarh
Period
20th century 1987
Source
Unnithan, Maya [collector]; Crowther-Beynon Grant [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
1988.207
Cultural Affliation
Girahya [Girasia]
Material
Cloth; Cotton
Local Term
Saafa
Measurements
920mm x 8330mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
Worn as part of traditional dress of Girahya male.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Bright orange saafron, thin, coarse cotton cloth. Good condition. Whole.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Amendments / updates)
Origin field previously read: 'Locally Made'
Event Date 14/10/2005
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Turban cloth. Bunched up and wrinkled.
Event Date 2/2/2005
Author: Heather Donoghue
Description (Physical description)
Safa. Length of orange, saffron dyed, loose weave cotton turban cloth with small flecks of glitter. Horizontal dark coloured dyed bands at one end.
Event Date 27/11/2023
Author: Heather Donoghue
FM:80059
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