Title : Alam
Accession No : 76.7.5413
This is an Alam with an inverted heart shaped mirror in the centre. The flag consists of two bud shaped extensions on either ends and the Alam splits into three strip shaped extensions from the top. Floral motif can be seen on the handle of the Alam.
Gallery
Source
- RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
- CollectionMuseum Collection
Provenance
- CountryIndia
- StateUttar Pradesh
Period
- Start Date19- 20th century
Condition
- ConditionGood
- Action NoteCNR
Dimensions
- Measurement (CMS)61 x 26.2 x 4
- Weight (GRMS)0.00
Significance
- ReligiousTazia means comfort, condolence or expression of grief. It comes from roots aza which means mourning. The Muslim Shia community conducts processions during Muharram. The flags are a representation to the Shia community during the processions.
Description
- DescriptionThis is an Alam with an inverted heart shaped mirror in the centre. The flag consists of two bud shaped extensions on either ends and the Alam splits into three strip shaped extensions from the top. Floral motif can be seen on the handle of the Alam.
- Inscription/Markings No
- Referencehttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta%27zieh
- KeywordFlag, Religion, Islam, Muslim, Procession, Mosque, Heart, Mirror