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pichhavais (textile art (visual works), <visual works by material or technique>, ... Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Textile hangings that are hung at the back of shrines behind images or objects in temples. Pichhavai translates to English as "of behind" or backdrop. The imagery painted on pichhavais varies with festivals and the seasons. They may be decorated with brocade, embroidery, appliqué work, jewels, or paint. |
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pichhavais (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,L,PN)
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pichhavais (Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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pichhavais (Sanskrit-P,D,U,PN)
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pichhavai (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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pichhavai (Dutch,AD,U,U)
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pichhvai (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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pichhwai (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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pichwai (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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pichvāi (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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pichvai (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.VC |
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........................ pichhavais (G) |
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Dutch ..... Wandtapijten die achterin heiligdommen worden opgehangen, achter de heilige beelden of objecten van de tempel. De term pichhavai kan worden vertaald met 'van achteren' of achtergrond. De afbeeldingen waarmee pichhavais beschilderd worden, wisselen met de verschillende festivals en seizoenen. Ze kunnen versierd zijn met brokaat, borduurwerk, appliqué, sieraden of verf. |
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