Sari Item Number: 338/1 a from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sheer green silk sari with embroidery. Arranged in rows overall, is an embroidered design of a gold arc with an ‘x’ motif in the centre and three floral motifs underneath. While the colours of red, green, black and silver are constant, their position within the designs change. An elaborate border is sewn to the bottom edge. The border has a gold overlay with square and floral motifs on a green, blue and red striped ground. The back is unlined.
Item History
- Made in India before 1946
- Collected during 1946
- Owned by Devorah Freeman before October 4, 1976
- Received from Devorah Freeman (Donor) on October 4, 1976
What
- Name
- Sari
- Identification Number
- 338/1 a
- Type of Item
- sari
- Material
- silk fibre ?, metal and dye
- Overall
- height 540.0 cm, width 118.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- South India
- Previous Owner
- Devorah Freeman
- Received from
- Devorah Freeman (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- India
When
- Creation Date
- before 1946
- Collection Date
- during 1946
- Ownership Date
- before October 4, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on October 4, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0338/0001 a