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Chadar, Pulkhari (shawl or sheet, flower work)
Chadar, Pulkhari (shawl or sheet, flower work)

Chadar, Pulkhari (shawl or sheet, flower work)

Former TitleBagh (Ceremonial Head Veil)
CultureIndian
Dateearly 20th century
MediumCotton plain weave with silk embroidery
DimensionsOverall: 55 × 105 inches (139.7 × 266.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Stanley L. Handforth in memory of Thomas S. Handforth
Object number50-38
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