Collection of 5 Hand Tie Dyed Turban Cloths Leharia: C19th Rajasthan, India velvet embroidery The shading and colours of

The shading and colours of the fruits are like those in an oil painting

Outer frame: 60cm (W) x 71cm (H)

It is printed on a fine cotton which is in fantastic condition considering it’s age

The velvet shows signs of wear and has some rubs and losses in places particularly around the edges of the cuffs

The musical

Collection of 5 Hand Tie Dyed Turban Cloths Leharia: C19th Rajasthan, India velvet embroidery The shading and colours ofThis wonderful collection comprises of 5 cotton tie dyed turban cloths (laharia) from Rajasthan in northern India. Dating from the early 20th century and made from a fine cotton muslin, they have been dyed in the laharia technique which means wave. Some of the turban cloths can have up to seven colours in a complicated design with narrow zig zags punctuated by wider stripes. The textile artists roll the fabric diagonally into a coil from seal edge to