SARI
Description
This brocade sari is a unique piece with a variety of animals and birds depicted very realistically on the magenta ground.The wide range of animals depicted consist of the deer, elephant, lion, tiger, ram, horse ,cow , camel, rabbit, parrot, pigeon, peacock, peahen, fish and crocodile. At some places composite figures like the winged lion is also included. The broad border consist of rows of parrots and elephants with floral creeper in between. The upper border which is not visible when draped is woven in yellow, blue, green, and white silk threads, while the bottom border is in golden and silver jari. The pallu has two big kuyri (mango) patterns along with the ground design.
Collection
Textiles and Costumes of India
Artist
NA
Object Type
Sari Textile
Material
Silk with Brocade
Schools/Culture/Period
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Technique
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Date
18th century
Location
Benaras, Uttar Pradesh