This listing is for a very unique vintage embroidered fabric textile THIS IS A ORIGINAL PIECE FROM GYPSY'S OF CENTRAL INDIA . THESE GYPSY ARE KNOWN AS BHIL VANJARA GYPSY TRIBE.THIS IS A EARLY 19TH CENTURY PIECE.THESE PIECES WERE STITCHED WITH THE ODHANA A HEAD PIECE AND WERE USED AS ODHANA BELTS. THEY WERE STITCHED HEAD CLOTH DUPATTA WHICH IS A HEAD COVERING PIECE AND THE BELT COMES OVER THE FOREHEAD. THESE PIECES ARE ALSO GIVEN AS DOWRY GIFTS TO THE GIRLS WHO GETTING MARRIED BY THEIR PARENTS. THEY USE NATURAL COLORS TO THE DYE THREAD FOR EMBROIDERY. THEY USE NATURAL RESOURCES FOR MAKING THESE COLORS LIKE PLANTS ,STONES ,RIVER PEBBLES ETC.THE PATTERN OF EMBROIDERY IS CROSS STITCH. THESE ARE GREAT COLLECTIBLES FOR ANY COLLECTORS Rare, authentic vintage multicolored hand-embroidered belt with embroidery from India. This unique piece is made oN cotton CLOTH.It can be used for any kind of belly dance costume, belt, jacket or any exciting dress. Additional Product Information Dimensions- Belt - 83" cm Long and 9-1/2" cm Wide. |