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Sari

MOA: University of British Columbia

3295/20

Brocade sari. Long rectangular fabric embroidered with brown thread and silver metallic thread. On one end, there is a section (77 cm long) of plain fabric with brown thread embroidered. The main panel down the length, slightly offset from centre, starts with two rows of large paisley separated by small rows of repeating patterns, then changes to a repeating floral pattern, bordered by repeating diamonds. The second largest panel has a smaller pattern of repeating flowers.

  • Narrative

    Said to be a Banaras (Varanasi) sari. Purchased by Barbara Heller's mother, from the Maiwa Foundation in Vancouver.

  • Type of Item sari
  • Culture Northern Indian, Central Indian
  • Material silk fibre, silver metal
  • Measurements height 548.5 cm, width 108.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Received from Barbara Heller, Michael Karton
  • Made in Varanasi
  • Ownership Date before April 11, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on April 11, 2018
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3295/0020

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