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A patola sari Detail of a patola sari

Unknown Maker

Museum of Art & Photography

Museum of Art & Photography
Bangalore, India

A double ikat patola sari in black, red and white – its body woven with a row of processional elephants carrying howdahs in four floral bordered registers with the remaining area decorated with human figures, plants, animals and birds. The ends of the sari feature additional floral and conical bands, and simple woven bands of yellow, green and maroon.

Detail of a patola sari featuring one of the four floral bordered registers, with the central processional elephant motif.

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  • Title: A patola sari Detail of a patola sari
  • Creator: Unknown Maker
  • Date Created: 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: L. 392 cm, W. 106 cm
  • Type: Textiles
  • Medium: Double ikat silk
  • Region: Gujarat, India
  • Department: Textiles, Craft & Design
Museum of Art & Photography

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