Marine motifs embroidered on the Surka

Mumbai Archive Project Team

Marine motifs embroidered on the Surka Öffentlichkeit Deposited

The front part of the surka is embroidered with maritime motifs such as fish, crabs, and boats. The surka is a long piece of cloth wrapped around the waist and legs, tied in a way that gives a triangular shape at the front. Traditionally, Koli fishermen wore a short dhoti known as langoti for sea fishing, reserving the surka for festivals and special occasions.

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