A CHILD`S KEDIA OWNED BY MALLIKA SARABHAI AND FAMILY

Surendernagar Saurashtra region, Circa 1940s
Cotton

This kedia has beautiful embroidery work from Sadu Bharat from Surendranagar Saurashtra region. It is a young boy’s garment to be worn for a marriage ceremony. The Bharvad, Rabadis, and Ahhirs communities continue to wear them. This kedia has beautiful work and holds sentimental value for Mallika Sarabhai; she wore it as a child as did both her children.

Condition
The lot is in good condition with sporadic wear and tear, stains and colour bleed commensurate with age and usage

Donated generously by Mallika Sarabhai

Mallika Sarabhai is a Padma Bhushan and Palme d’Or awardee, a noted dancer, artist, creator and social activist who celebrates all things handmade, in life and in performances that bring attention to injustice and exploitation around the country.