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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