Vintage Kutchhi Yoke (Framed Textile Panel)

This embroidered yoke panel, once part of a traditional woman’s garment from the Kutch region, reflects the region’s rich folk heritage and affinity for geometric design. Composed of meticulously stitched, repeating motifs in vivid threads on cotton, the piece balances precision with expressive rhythm.

Mirrors (abhla) are embedded throughout the panel—some still catching the light, others now missing, leaving behind faint outlines that quietly mark the passage of time. Framed against a white background with a minimal border, the panel reveals the grace of handwork shaped by memory, tradition, and wear. It endures as a striking visual fragment of ceremonial dress—orderly yet intimate, aged yet resonant.