FIVE JAIN CLOTH MANUSCRIPT COVERS, GUJARAT, 19TH CENTURY

each of rectangular form with smaller folding back flap, two with embroidered floral and figural designs, the other three with silver thread and applique decoration

17 x 29cm approx. each

For two similar Jain bookcovers, see Subashini Aryan, 'Unknown Masterpieces of Indian Folk and Tribal Art', Gurgaon 2005, p.141.