Bride's Dowry Wrapper (Chakla)

early 20th century

Caption

Bride's Dowry Wrapper (Chakla), early 20th century. Beadwork on cotton cloth, 18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Beaded area only: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (28.6 x 29.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner, 2005.78.5.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Bride's Dowry Wrapper (Chakla)

Date

early 20th century

Geography

Place made: Gujarat, India

Medium

Beadwork on cotton cloth

Classification

Ceremonial

Dimensions

18 x 18 in. (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Beaded area only: 11 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (28.6 x 29.2 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner

Accession Number

2005.78.5

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