Sari
Description
Benares brocade sari is popularly known as Ganga Jamuna in which silver and gold threads or any other two colour threads are used for weaving.This Sari has six petal buttis all over the ground in gold and silver.The pallu has stylized paisley design amongst densely woven floral creeper design.The corner of the ground near the pallu has mango motifs.
Gift of Aarti Meheta on the occassion of the 50th anniversary of the museum society of Bombay.
Collection
Textiles and Costumes of India
Object Type
Sari
Material
Silk with brocade
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
19th century CE
Location
Varanasi
Dimension
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