Sari
c.1881-2 (made)
| Place of origin |
Complete sari of block printed cotton, field of red chevrons on undyed ground; two matching pattern end borders with horizontal bands of floral meanders and chevrons, ending with large buts on red ground. One end has been overprinted with yellow and green dye.
Object details
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| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), block printed cotton, probably Vadodara, Gujarat, c.1881-2; Textiles; Clothing |
| Physical description | Complete sari of block printed cotton, field of red chevrons on undyed ground; two matching pattern end borders with horizontal bands of floral meanders and chevrons, ending with large buts on red ground. One end has been overprinted with yellow and green dye. |
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| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'GARMENT. Printed cotton. Pattern of continuous chevrons in red on a pink ground. Wide end borders of cone-shaped shrubs and conventional floral ornament in various colours. Benares. L.17th 3 in., W. 3ft. 2in. Bought 4s. 794. IS. 1883' |
| Production | Very similar in technique, materials, design and appearance to a group of saris recorded as being produced in Ahmedabad jail (IS.114-1883 to 119-1883) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | IS.794-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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