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Abstract
Title
Ghughi - Duma Wool Raincoat
Identifier
AR-009-0014
Digital Object URI
Description
The Ghughi is a traditional woolen raincoat made from Duma sheep wool, measuring approximately 5 ft × 4 ft and weighing 10–11 kg. Worn during the monsoon by pastoralists like Satabhai, it features painted floral motifs and provides insulation and water resistance, reflecting knowledge of local materials and climate.
Date(s)
circa 1975
Collection
The Science of Pastoral Life: Maldhari Oral Histories and Material Culture
Series
Ghughi - Duma Wool Raincoat
Sub-Series
Sub-Series 2: The Science of Pastoral Life - Maldhari Material Culture