Superb example of Dowry Bag from the Debariya Rabari group of Kutch Gujarat

Age unknown but estimated to be from the 1970s

Face is roughly 24 inches x 16 inches

Can be opened up to double one of the sides

Has a tear that has been repaired in the top maroon panel

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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