Accession No
2004.191
Description
Cloth with geometric motifs in pink, blue, cream and red. Woven rectangular cloth with a brown border and short black fringe at either end; diagonal arrangement of repeating, interlocking shapes; black warp.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Nepal; Kathmandu
Period
Source
Bowmer, John [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2004.191
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cloth; Cotton
Local Term
Measurements
430mm x 1975mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label stitched to cloth: 'The Association for Craft Producers'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Related Documents)
Association for Craft Producers label, originally attached to scarf with plastic tags: 'The Association for Craft Producers (ACP) is a local, not-for-profit, professional group providing full cycle services - design, technical assistance, management and marketing for disadvantaged craft producers, especially women. Services include skills, training, source of income, benefits programs, educational opportunities and a supportive work environment conducive to self esteem.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Context (Production / use)
Handmade in Nepal as part of the Association for Craft Producers which supports disadvantaged craft producers, especially women. Bought from Dhukuti Retail outlet.
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring
Description (Physical description)
Original description: 'Woven cloth in red, pink, blue, pale brown and white. Geometric repeat pattern of interlocking, twelve-sided shapes. Fringed ends. A cloth label reading “Association for Craft Producers” is sewn to the cloth. A card label headed “Association for Craft Producers 1984 Dhukuti Handmade in Nepal” is attached to the cloth. This label gives further details and addresses for the Association.'
Event Date 2004
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Cloth with geometric motifs in pink, blue, cream and red. Woven rectangular cloth with a brown border and short black fringe at either end; diagonal arrangement of repeating, interlocking shapes; black warp.
Event Date 11/12/2023
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:265245
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