Collection India

Jainist Legends (Kalpasutra)

Lendas Janaístas (Kalpasutra)

Manuscript illustrated, 17 leaves Gouache, paper India, 16th c. Inv. CA-CFC.895

Jain

Early Indian figurative textiles were inspired by Jain miniature paintings. Jains, many of which were merchants were an important community in Gujarate, a region with an old textile tradition.