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Deity turban

Title

Deity turban

Year/Period

20th century

Region

Varanasi, UP, India

Material

Brocade

Dimension

Object size: 9.0 x 12.0 cm

Accession No.

2015-00267

Collection of

Indian Heritage Centre

This brocade turban was most likely in use as a part of the costume of a temple deity. The turban has been structured and stitched together to fit easily on the head of the idol. Accessories such as this one are often part of the poshak or attire of temple idols, and are frequently donated by devotees of the temple.