Chikankari Sari
c.1881-2 (made)
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Muslin shawl, with chikan work embroidery. Scrolling leaf border, ends embroidered with a row of large white buta, above which are several rows of sprigs. The field consists of diagonal embroidered bands of flowers and foliage. Complete piece.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), chikan-embroidered muslin, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, c.1881-2 |
| Physical description | Muslin shawl, with chikan work embroidery. Scrolling leaf border, ends embroidered with a row of large white buta, above which are several rows of sprigs. The field consists of diagonal embroidered bands of flowers and foliage. Complete piece. |
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| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'DRESS PIECE. White muslin, embroidered with cotton thread, with diagonal stripes and detached sprigs of floral design; surrounded by a narrow border of floral ornament. At one end are broad borders of cones and foliated pattern. Lucknow. L. 17 ft. 2 in., W.3 ft. 7 in. Bought 18s. 982 I.S. 1883' |
| Historical context | Intended for use as clothing/garment. |
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| Accession number | IS.982-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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