Sari
ca. 1855 (made)
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Incomplete sari, plain-woven brick-red cotton with brocaded motifs in metal-wrapped silk thread; the side borders of black cotton with geometric designs in metal-wrapped thread. End border with a row of stylised trees, horizontal gold bands, gold chevrons and rows of stylised floral motifs. The field has staggered rows of circular brocaded motifs. One end complete, the other cut.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and metal-wrapped silk thread |
| Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), red cotton and metal-wrapped thread brocade, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, c. 1855 |
| Physical description | Incomplete sari, plain-woven brick-red cotton with brocaded motifs in metal-wrapped silk thread; the side borders of black cotton with geometric designs in metal-wrapped thread. End border with a row of stylised trees, horizontal gold bands, gold chevrons and rows of stylised floral motifs. The field has staggered rows of circular brocaded motifs. One end complete, the other cut. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum Slip book entry: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Madura / 55 / Good Color Gold Laced'. |
| Historical context | The complete object would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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| Accession number | 4445(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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