Accession No
2004.192
Description
Dhaka scarf with geometric motifs in red, yellow, cream and turquoise. Woven rectangular scarf with a short fringe at either end; diagonal arrangement of repeating, interlocking shapes; orange warp.
Place
Asia; South Asia; Nepal; Kathmandu
Period
Source
Bowmer, John [field collector and donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2004.192
Cultural Affliation
Material
Cloth; Pigment
Local Term
Measurements
180mm x 1390mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Label stitched to scarf: '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 (Related Documents)
Shop label, originally attached with plastic tags: 'Item: Dhaka scarf / Size: 7 x 54" / Code: CTF 105 / Price: 162.00'
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)
Woven scarf in brown, off-white, yellow and turquoise. 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. Another card label is also attached, reading “Dhukuti Retail outlet” and giving the size and price of the cloth.
Event Date 2004
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Dhaka scarf with geometric motifs in red, yellow, cream and turquoise. Woven rectangular scarf with a short fringe at either end; diagonal arrangement of repeating, interlocking shapes; orange warp.
Event Date 11/12/2023
Author: Katrina Dring
FM:265246
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