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Sari

ca. 1867 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's wrapped garment (sari), black and purple checked cotton and silk, Ballari, Karnataka, ca. 1867

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Sari Fragment
  • Sari Fragment
  • Sari Fragment
Materials and techniques
Cotton and silk, woven
Brief description
Woman's wrapped garment (sari), black and purple checked cotton and silk, Ballari, Karnataka, ca. 1867
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879. India Museum slip book entry 5637: 'Woman's garment / Chira / Bellary, Madras / 1867 / Original nos.242 / Silk & cotton cloth wrapped round the body by women / Price Rs. 27-10'.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Other number
5637 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
4421&A, B(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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