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Contemporary Silver Gyasar

Craft Revival Trust

Craft Revival Trust
New Delhi, India

Pale-gold and silver-toned Gyasar with floral woven patterning. This multi-purpose Gyasar has been woven for universal usage - from home furnishings to wall hangings.

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  • Title: Contemporary Silver Gyasar
  • Location: Pilli Kothi, Banaras
  • Type: Textiles
  • Medium: silk brocade
  • History of Technique or Style: The Gyasar brocades with its densely patterned silk with auspicious Buddhist symbols and floral imagery threaded with gold and silver yarn was introduced around the 1970s and exported across the globe to clients ranging from the Royal family of Bhutan to Buddhist monasteries. Continuing to nurture their ties and trade links with the world outside they now have a world-wide customer base that includes international designers to the weaving of sacerdotal fabrics for Greek Orthodox churches.
  • Creator: Kasim Silk Emporium
Craft Revival Trust

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