Sari
late 19th century (made)
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Fragment of a sari in brocaded silk with metal threads. The field is purple with a trellis design brocaded in gold thread and with floral motifs in the squares. The pallu border has a diaper design brocaded in gold thread. In the corners of the field are two brocaded kakla designs.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Brocaded silk with metal threads |
| Brief description | Fragment of a sari in brocaded silk with metal threads, Varanasi. India, late 19th century |
| Physical description | Fragment of a sari in brocaded silk with metal threads. The field is purple with a trellis design brocaded in gold thread and with floral motifs in the squares. The pallu border has a diaper design brocaded in gold thread. In the corners of the field are two brocaded kakla designs. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs A. A. Carter |
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| Accession number | IS.60-1990 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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