Question

Mata-Ni-Pachedi is a ritualistic textile from:

• A. \( \text{Gujarat} \)
• B. \( \text{Rajasthan} \)
• C. \( \text{Madhya Pradesh} \)
• D. \( \text{Uttar Pradesh} \)

Hint:

If you see "Mata" (Mother Goddess) in a textile name, it usually points to these ritualistic temple cloths of Gujarat.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: Many Indian textiles serve a specific religious or ritual purpose. Mata-Ni-Pachedi is often referred to as the "Kalamkari of Gujarat."

Step 1: Identify the origin.
Mata-Ni-Pachedi is a traditional ritualistic textile produced by the Vaghari community in Gujarat. The term literally means "behind the mother goddess," and these textiles are used as nomadic shrines or backdrops in temples dedicated to the Goddess.

Step 2: Understand the technique.
It involves a combination of block printing and hand painting using natural dyes (primarily red, black, and white) on cotton fabric, depicting various forms of the Mother Goddess and mythological stories.