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July 03 2015

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A display of ornate ceremonial headgear and jewellery on a dark blue and maroon cloth, with gilded decorations behind. Four pearl-embroidered crowns or headdresses are arranged together: a white and gold one with blue and gold patterning, a cream one with red and green accents, a tall white conical one with green and red jewels, and a brown-red conical one trimmed with pearls and orange stones. In front, a green brocade turban with gold patterning is edged with white pearl strands. On the left lie a gold beaded collar and several strands of pearls and beads. No people are visible; the setting suggests temple regalia prepared for a ceremony.

A stack of folded maroon fabric turbans or dupattas rests on a purple cloth draped over a table in front of a large golden elephant statue. Jeweled brooches with pale stones and gold-beaded clasps are pinned to the fabric. Below, a row of ornate gold bell-shaped ornaments or ceremonial anklet-like jewelry lies on the purple cloth. Behind the folds, a red and gold decorated temple backdrop with mirror-work is visible. No people are present.

A photograph of a long blue-draped table displaying ceremonial costume pieces for a deity or murti, laid out before a doorway. Visible items include gold-embroidered ornamental garments with red velvet panels, gold leaf-shaped ornaments, beaded white and green headpieces, and rust-orange cloth bundles in the foreground. A gold crown with pendant leaves is at the upper left, and a white car with a Tamil Nadu registration plate is parked outside the open door. No people are shown seated or posed with the items, and no ritual activity is visible.

A photograph of a table draped in blue cloth holding ornate gold temple jewellery and garments for a deity murti, including a large gold-embellished garment with red velvet panels, gold necklaces and waist ornaments, maroon cloth bundles, and white and green decorated headpieces or crowns. A golden canopy or ornament with leaf-shaped pendants sits at the upper left, and an open doorway with tiled floor is visible at right.

December 19 2016

Close photograph of a man's head wrapped in a rust-brown turban adorned with jewelled ornaments, including a cobra-shaped gold brooch with green and white stones, pearl-drop kundan pendants and a red feather plume tucked at the side. A tilak mark is visible on his forehead and he gazes downward. The background is blurred gold and deep red.

November 21 2013

2013-11-21 +1 copies

Close-up photograph of a folded rust-brown silk sari resting on a richly patterned textile with green, red and gold borders and paisley motifs. A curved gold ornament with white pearls and small clear stones is pinned on the fabric. No people are visible; the focus is the folded garment and the ornament.

Close view of a folded terracotta-orange cloth. No people are visible.

January 25 2015

A photograph of an ornate display of jewelled ornaments laid out on a red velvet cloth inside a glass case with a gold-coloured frame. The pieces include elaborate necklaces, arm bands and pendants set with white stones, green and blue cabochons, and red stones, arranged in rows. A gold-toned sheer fabric hangs in the background. No people are visible.

A photograph of a glass display case with a gold-painted wooden frame, holding an assortment of ornate ceremonial objects on a purple velvet base. The items include jeweled and gold-coloured miniature figures, a seated figure with a small kalasha-like finial, a horned or crested form, a trident-like element, ornate jewelled domes and small bells. Above the case, orange and red cloth and shimmering embroidered textiles are visible. No people are clearly visible in the scene; a faint reflection appears on the glass.