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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1980: Item # 1475099

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Abhaya Asian Antiques
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Formal Indian Sari (just like the ones you see in Bollywood movies), worn for weddings or important religious occasions. This has never been worn. I acquired it from an estate where it has been sitting in a trunk for the past 20 years, and the inside humdity, which caused the brown dye to bleed into the embroidered border somewhat. Please examine images. This L: 5m x 1.4m and is handloomed silk. It was woven in Banaras in the two toned Tanchoi style and silver thread “jari” embroidery. In the enlargements you will notice some missing weft threads on the end section, this is where it was meant to be cut and then the warp threads were braided and made into a fringe.