Pooja Pratankar Bridal adornment
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Title
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Pooja Pratankar Bridal adornment
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Creator
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Curated by Pat Jasper & Angel Quesada. Folklife and Civic Engagement Department, Houston Arts Alliance.
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Date
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2013
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Description
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Shringar
Indian bridal attire and adornment vary greatly, even within the Houston area; nevertheless, all the weddings share certain elements. Shringar or rites of adornment begin a few days before with the artful application of henna, known as mehendi, and initiate the transformation of a young woman into a bride. Distinctive attire, however, like the white Konkani sash shown here, can signal membership in a particular community. The veiling shown here is the final step that marks the moment of a woman’s readiness for the wedding ritual.
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Contributor
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Pat Jasper, Angel Quesada - curators; Photo by Sohil Maknojia
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Publisher
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From the exhibition "Anointed & Adorned: Indian Weddings in Houston" at Houston Arts Alliance, 2013
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Rights
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In Copyright: This item is protected by copyright. Copyright to this resource is held by the creator or current rights holder, and the resource is provided here for educational purposes. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without permission of the copyright owner. Users assume full responsibility for any infringement of copyright or related rights.
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Type
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digital photo
