Man's turban (Divali pagri) c. 1900

This is a black and gold "Divali pagri", a turban worn by men, and it is a piece of traditional Indian textile art. The pagri is made of woven silk and features a geometric pattern of repeating diamonds filled with small, circular motifs. The gold and black color scheme is reminiscent of Divali, the Hindu festival of lights, and is a striking example of fine craftsmanship. It is dated around the year 1900 and is part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art.