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Sari

MOA: University of British Columbia

3374/1

Wedding sari in off-white crepe with embroidered designs in gold thread and gold sequins. Edged along three sides with an ornate band composed of three rows of gold sequins with heavy gold embroidery in between. The sari is divided into eleven panels, four full and seven partial, with a section of undecorated crepe fabric at the end. In each panel, extending in from the sides, are triangles composed of small flower-like designs - small circles with loops around the outer edge, and a four-petaled design within. Both ends are finished with a zigzag stitch in gold thread.

  • Type of Item sari
  • Culture Indian
  • Material fibre, metal, plastic, synthetic fibre
  • Measurements height 111.0 cm, width 525.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Nuri Mawani, Salma Mawani
  • Received from Salma Mawani, Nuri Mawani
  • Made in India
  • Creation Date during 1942
  • Ownership Date before May 22, 2019
  • Acquisition Date on May 22, 2019
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3374/0001

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