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Mukaish (or Badla) embroidered sari

Unknown MakerLate 19th century

Museum of Art & Photography

Museum of Art & Photography
Bangalore, India

White muslin sari, bordered by a floral band that extends the
length of the sari and a body embroidered with flattened silver wire. It also sports a pallu designed with two rectangular bands—the upper band embroidered with evenly spaced diamond shapes holding floral motifs and buttas in the centre; and the lower band with five large, highly stylised kairi designs surrounded by floral motifs and buttas

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  • Title: Mukaish (or Badla) embroidered sari
  • Creator: Unknown Maker
  • Date Created: Late 19th century
  • Physical Dimensions: L. 558 cm, W. 110 cm
  • Medium: Silver embriodered muslin
  • Region: Bengal, India
  • Department: Textiles, Craft & Design
Museum of Art & Photography

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