Inner wedding veil (Patori) c. late 19th century

This "Inner wedding veil (Patori)" is a large, intricately patterned textile, probably made in India around the late 19th century. The veil is comprised of four central squares of blue and red, possibly created using a tie-dye method, and surrounded by elaborate borders in red and white. These borders contain repeating motifs, such as geometric shapes and floral patterns, which would have been created using resist-dye techniques. The vibrant colors, intricate details, and symbolic patterns of this textile suggest its use in a religious or ceremonial context, such as a wedding. The veil is now part of the permanent collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.