Woman's wedding veil (odhani), second quarter 20th century, 95 5/8 x 47 in. ( x cm) (irregular), Cotton, silk, glass; embroidery, Pakistan, 20th century, The Thar Desert is a vast arid region sprawling across Sindh, Pakistan into the Indian states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Here, red is the traditional color of weddings, peacocks stand for bride grooms, and flowers are symbols of fertility and prosperity

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