Hair Warp: Travels through Strands of Universe ―Braid 

ArtistAshmina Ranjit
Year2000
Mediumthread
Dimentions190×40×20
CountryNepal
Year of acquisition2002
Collection no.1532
ExplanationBorn in Nepal, Ashmina Ranjit learned art in Nepal and Australia. Believing that the chain of creation is possible due to the ability of women, she seeks the inner beauty and strength found within everyday objects closely related to the female body such as accessories, make-up, and hair. This piece, centering on red string woven into three plaited hair braids of a married Nepalese woman, expresses themes on the energy and allure of hair.

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