Sari
c.1855 (made)
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Complete sari, red cotton warps and black cotton wefts, with white cotton checks; metal-wrapped thread brocaded patterns in the field; pallu with large stylised butis in metal-wrapped thread and red and yellow horizontal bands. Side borders with diaper pattern in black and white woven silk.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Woven cotton and metal-wrapped thread |
Brief description | Woman's wrapped garment (sari), cotton and silk brocaded with gold-wrapped thread, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, ca. 1855 |
Physical description | Complete sari, red cotton warps and black cotton wefts, with white cotton checks; metal-wrapped thread brocaded patterns in the field; pallu with large stylised butis in metal-wrapped thread and red and yellow horizontal bands. Side borders with diaper pattern in black and white woven silk. |
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Object history | Transferred from the India Museum in 1879. India Museum slip book entry 2512: 'Woman's Garment / Saree / Tanjore Madras / 55 / Cotton & Silk Gold flowers / Rs.11'. |
Historical context | Intended for use as a garment, clothing. |
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Other number | 2512 - India Museum Slip Book |
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Accession number | 032(IS) |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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