Sari
c.1880 (made)
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Two decorative ends (pallu) from a double-ended sari for the Parsi market. Ground of silk overdyed purple. Embroidered in surface darning stitch with white, pink and yellow twisted silk thread. Small detailing with sequins. On one end the design consists of two bands: the larger filled with a row six butas filled with flowers; the smaller filled with a row of floral sprays. On the other end there are also two bands: the larger filled with three rows of floral butas, the smaller with floral sprays.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Two ends from a double-ended sari, purple silk embroidered with silk, probably Gujarat for the Parsi market, c.1880; Textiles; Clothing; Embroidery; Women's Clothes Costume, violet silk, embroidered, Bombay; Textile |
| Physical description | Two decorative ends (pallu) from a double-ended sari for the Parsi market. Ground of silk overdyed purple. Embroidered in surface darning stitch with white, pink and yellow twisted silk thread. Small detailing with sequins. On one end the design consists of two bands: the larger filled with a row six butas filled with flowers; the smaller filled with a row of floral sprays. On the other end there are also two bands: the larger filled with three rows of floral butas, the smaller with floral sprays. |
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| Object history | 1883 Register entry: 'DRESS PIECE (Sari), two ends. Violet silk. Embroidered with patterns of flowering cones, and bands of running floral ornament, in silks and spangles. Worn by Parsees. Bombay. 2 ft. 1 in., W. 3 ft. 7 1/2 in. Bought, £1 4s. 2305, 2305A-1883 (IS)' |
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| Accession number | IS.2305-1883 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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