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Deity Cap

Title

Deity Cap

Year/Period

20th century

Object Type

turbans

Material

brocade (textile)

Technique

textile processes and techniques

Dimension

Object size: 8.1 x 11.0 x 10.5 cm

Accession No.

2015-00266

Collection of

Indian Heritage Centre

This brocade turban was most likely used as an accessory for an idol at a temple. Donating elaborate accoutrements for the presiding deity of a temple are quite common and popular in Hindu religious practice. Idols are usually dressed in the regional attire, which is changed on a regular basis, based on changes in season, months or the celebration of festivals.