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Chikankari Sari

c.1881-2 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Muslin shawl, with chikan work embroidery. Scrolling leaf border, ends embroidered with a row of large white buta, above which is a latticework design. The field consists of diagonal embroidered bands of flowers and foliage. Complete piece.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Muslin, woven, embroidered with cotton
Brief description
Woman's wrapped garment (sari), chikan-embroidered muslin, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, c.1881-2
Physical description
Muslin shawl, with chikan work embroidery. Scrolling leaf border, ends embroidered with a row of large white buta, above which is a latticework design. The field consists of diagonal embroidered bands of flowers and foliage. Complete piece.
Dimensions
  • Width: 104cm
  • Length: 484cm
Object history
1883 Register entry: 'DRESS PIECE. White muslin, embroidered with cotton thread with diagonal stripes of conventional floral design. Surrounded by a narrow border of running floral pattern. At one end are broad bands of cone and diaper patterns. Lucknow. L. 16 ft. 3 in., W. 3 ft. 6 in. Bought, 5s. 983 I.S. 1883'
Historical context
Intended for use as clothing/garment.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
IS.983-1883

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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