Unknown Maker, Possibly

This woman’s head covering features tree designs in the medallions in the main field and ornate green borders. It also includes dots tinted black to mimic the appearance of mirror embroidery. It was made using the bandhani technique, commonly practiced in the western Indian states of Gujarat and Rajasthan. In this process, parts of the textile are tied into knots with yarn to resist the absorption of the dye, resulting in spotted patterns. The finished fabric is highly textured and, in this case, lightweight and vibrantly colored.