Woven Souls
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Banjara Money Belt circa 1930

The Banjara tribe is a group of gypsies that have settled in Southern India.
Their embroidery is colorful and has a unique identity.
This piece is a much used belted money pouch.
Some dyes may be synthetic.
The colors are muted and best represented in the last picture

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