Thursday, 28 March 2024

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'Living Together', by Mrs. Saroj Gujarat, India. (Photo: Colin Peck)
'Living Together', by Mrs. Saroj Gujarat, India. (Photo: Colin Peck)

 

Title of Textile:Living Together
Maker: Mrs. Saroj, Gujarat
Country of Origin: India
Year Produced: 1995
Size (cm): 1.88m (w) x 0.74m (l)
Materials: A mixture of natural and synthetic fabrics
Type of Textile: Wall hanging
Description:

The second wall hanging by Mrs. Suroj portrays her belief that war and fighting is all men's doing and that women can live in peace and harmony together. A scene around the water well is depicted. Hindu women, identified by the red tilak on their forehead, and Muslim women each wait their turn to draw up the water and even help each other from time to time.

Owner: Women in One World / Frauen in der Einen Welt e.V
Location: Nuremberg, Germany
Original / Replica: Original
Photographer: Colin Peck
Provenance:



Textile exhibited at: The Art of Survival: International and Irish Quilts, 8/03/2008 - 19/04/2008



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