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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