Sari Item Number: 339/1 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
A long rectangular bright yellow cloth, embroidered with silver thread. The embroidery has a main design consisting of an alternating vertical and diagonal row of double six-petalled flower-like shape and an intricate scallop-like shape. Border embroidery has a design consisting of a spiral floral pattern outlined by intricate detailing at either side. One end is embroidered with a large band that has a main design consisting of a different wide floral patterned band outlined by another floral pattern with a leaf pattern at either side. The other end has vertical silver-coloured bands. The embroidered border is unfinished along one side end.
Specific Techniques
zari (metal thread) work
Item History
- Made in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
- Owned by Sue Taylor before October 30, 1976
- Received from Sue Taylor (Donor) on October 30, 1976
What
- Name
- Sari
- Identification Number
- 339/1
- Type of Item
- sari
- Material
- silk fibre, silver metal and dye
- Overall
- height 115.0 cm, width 525.0 cm
Who
- Culture
- Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
- Previous Owner
- Sue Taylor
- Received from
- Sue Taylor (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
When
- Ownership Date
- before October 30, 1976
- Acquisition Date
- on October 30, 1976
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 0339/0001