Page 66b Etikoppaka Frame - Framed Apparel- Nilgiri which was believed to be

which was believed to be the yarn used in the 1700s for the lightness of it

kairi kangra

Known for their expertise in personal adornments the Kirdi and Fulani women use beaded aprons for special occasions like marriages or the presentation of newborns

a thread of the garment one is wearing was offered to the Moon on the second day of the lunar month

Page 66b Etikoppaka Frame - Framed Apparel- Nilgiri which was believed to beDesigner: Sona Reddy Associated Makers: Studio Chisel Material: Ankudu wood, Teak wood, Glass Technique: Etikoppaka Laquering technique Dimensions: L 1'4" x W 5" x H 1'7" 406 x 138 x 483 mm The frame is handcrafted using the Etikoppaka region's traditional lacquer turning technique. Encased within is a hand painted botanical illustration first published in 1834, originally created to document the study of flowers. Together, they create an object where