Goauche on linen, Pichwais, celebrating the festival of cows, Rajasthan, mid 20th century, printed & painted, a yellow ground with a frame of peacocks, the festival is held in late autumn to celebrate Lord Krishna's caretaker role of calves, 148 x 108 cm. Provenance: collection of a former Australian Diplomat. Other Notes: large textiles were hung behind the main image of a shrine