A Pahari or Chamba Rumal handkerchief or coverlet from Himachal Pradesh, India. Depicting the Ras Lila with Krishna and the Gopis in a circle surrounding a multi-petal lotus. Bordered with floral motifs with lotus flowers in the corners. These embroidered handkerchiefs were often marriage gifts. On a mill woven cotton base with silk floss embroidered satin stitches. Likely 20th century.

Provenance: From the collection of Frederick and Catherine Asher, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Frederick M. Asher and Catherine E. Asher were prominent scholars in the field of Art History. Both dedicated their lives to the education of students, teaching for many years as professors at the University of Minnesota. They both had a passion for South Asian art, traveling extensively throughout India, Asia, and the Middle East. Selections from their travels and careers as avid art historians are offered in this auction. Their collection includes Indian jewelry, Japanese woodblock prints, an incredible slide collection, and much more.

Unframed: height: 25 1/2 in x width: 26 in.
Framed: height: 33 1/2 in x width: 33 3/4 in.