Garden Pavilion: Arvind Answers Question #4

The Sawan and Bhadon Garden Pavilion in Punjab, India.

The Sawan and Bhadon Garden Pavilion in Punjab, India.

A Garden Pavilion would often include a water feature in the center, such as a basin or fountain. Surrounding the top edge of the Garden Pavilion in VMFA is a set of rings depicting heads of mythical creatures, which could be used to hang textiles such as these shown below.

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Silk Textiles from Mughal Regions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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