Sari trim

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Name/Title

Sari trim

Entry/Object ID

2020.119

Description

Lengthy fragment of royal blue cloth (likely silk), hand-embroidered with gold metal and blue thread. Has one selvedge present and one hand rolled and finished edge. Metallic elements give the delicate cloth substantial weight.

Context

The sari is a woman’s draped garment in Indian culture. It is a length of cloth that is characterized by its longitudinal border, the endpiece, and the field.

Category

Accessories

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Accessory

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Material

Fabric, Thread

Color

Blue, Gold

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown maker

Place

Country

India

Continent

Asia

Dimensions

Height

8 cm

Width

98 cm

Location

Room

Library