Material : 4 ply wool on Penelope double mesh canvas
Dimension : 23â€x31â€
57,753 stitches
356 Hours
This handcrafted tapestry, titled KHUDDAR (self-respecting), features a young Rajasthani man whose solemn expression and defiant eyes reflect an amalgam of self-respect and pride watermarked with a streak of rebellion.
His multilayered turban is rich in texture and steeped in a riot of warm colors.
It is these vibrant headgears and turbans that have lent Rajasthan a pride of place in the cultural landscape of India.
Year of Creation: 2017
Medium: Petit Point/Needle Point Embroidery
Note: No graph or stencil has been used in the creation of this tapestry
Country of Origin - India
ABOUT Puja Bhakoo Handcrafted Tapestries
Puja Bhakoo is a renowned Tapestry artist who has revived the art of Petit Point embroidery in India, lending it a unique Indo-ethnic dimension. Each tapestry is created by hand and takes 4-12 months to complete, depending upon the size of the project.
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