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Archival Indian Bird Figure

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Archival Indian Bird FigureSingle textile bird figure from the estate of Bonnie Cashin. Purchased by Cashin in 1956 during a visit to India on behalf of the Ford Foundation to advise the Indian government on textile exports. Each figure was traditionally made to ward off evil spirts and sewn from scrap textiles. Actual bird purchased is randomly selected. Cashin's fondness for birds as inspiration and symbol of liberation was evident throughout her career. For example, in her

Single textile bird figure from the estate of Bonnie Cashin.  Purchased by Cashin in 1956 during a visit to India on behalf of the Ford Foundation to advise the Indian government on textile exports. Each figure was traditionally made to ward off evil spirts and sewn from scrap textiles. Actual bird purchased is randomly selected. 

Cashin's fondness for birds as inspiration and symbol of liberation was evident throughout her career. For example, in her debut eponymous collections at mid-century she repeatedly cited birds as  inspiring her palette and a system of referring to garments by bird type: workaday dresses as "sparrows," evening play clothes as "night owls," and and entrance clothes as "peacocks."

Bonnie herself was described as a "little bird," constantly in motion with a purpose.


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Nina C.
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect for little ones
Format: Board book
This was perfect for my 4 yeara olds birthday. He reads it twice a week and loves lifting the flaps and making the animal noises.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2026
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Alice Mau
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
Hard to open
Format: Board book
Sweet, but its hard to get the flap opened on all the sides.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2026
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Pkn
West Palm Beach, US
★★★★★ 5
Cute storybook
Format: Board book
It's such a cute storybook. Love the flap and the pictures. My son and I will be reading this book for a long time.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2026
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Jerry G
San Leandro, US
★★★★★ 5
Sweet Baby Book Gift
Format: Hardcover
Very adorable book. My nephews and nieces love it and it's very educational, while having engaging sounds and graphics that keeps any child entertained. Bought it as a gift and couldn't be happier; I even find it engaging at times.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026
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Danel LaRose
Lake Worth, US
★★★★★ 5
Great colors and sounds for your little one!
Format: Hardcover
This is a sweet little book. Spoiler Alert: the Hungry Little Caterpillar makes a cameo! My granddaughter is 18 mos and is able finally able to push the buttons hard enough to play. There are lots of different forest and farm animal sounds, even special music and sounds for the bugs and butterflies. The animal sounds are clear and accurate for the most part, and our favorite is to make the sounds with her. She loves books, and this keeps her attention mostly because of the bright colors. The book is still a little large for her to carry very far on her own, but she manages to turn the pages on her own without a problem. Great for a grandma's library of reading books for the grandkids.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2026

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