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Macchh Ki Suiyan -Details

Modern Sarees

National Institute of Fashion Technology

National Institute of Fashion Technology
Bengaluru, India

A Macchh ki Suiyan or fish-bone motif repeats to create a textured trellis on this fabric, a particular variety of brocade from Varanasi called Tanchoi. The Tanchoi is satin-based, and its structure is believed to have Chinese origins. It was woven in the 19th century in Gujarat in western India, and its absorption into the Varanasi repertory is believed to be from early to mid 20th century onwards. The textile was commissioned for the Visvakarma exhibition on the theme of the Jaali presented in 1987-88 in Moscow.

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  • Title: Macchh Ki Suiyan -Details
  • Creator: Modern Sarees
  • Date Created: 1987
  • Location Created: Uttar Pradesh
  • Physical Dimensions: 221 cm x 457 cm
  • Type: Hand Weaving
  • Rights: Curatorial Right: NIFT Bengaluru
  • Medium: Textile
  • Technique: Continuous Supplementary Weft
  • Photography: Sanjeev C M
  • Material: Silk
  • Manufacturer: Modern Sarees, Varanasi
National Institute of Fashion Technology

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