859 Banjara Odhana Shawl with Large-Mirrors RABARI JEWELRY Hung above the main door

Hung above the main door as a form of welcome in traditional Gujarati homes

Cotton base - and most probably all-cotton threads

Cotton base

Age unknown but estimated to be from the 1960s-1970s

Brown Silk Borders attached around the Ikat artwork

859 Banjara Odhana Shawl with Large-Mirrors RABARI JEWELRY Hung above the main doorBeautiful handmade shawl from the Banjara gypsy tribe The mirrors used are large as is typical of the art of this group. Applique and embroidery work have been combined to create a beauftiful odhana or body cover. Handwoven hand dyed cotton base. From the 1960s 1980s Minor signs of usage related wear. Mirrors may not all be in perfect condition some may be missing cracked. NOTES: The banjara people who were gypsies, chose cloth as their preferred