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Pallu of a saree

Unknown1600/1700

National Museum - New Delhi

National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India

Saree, the most graceful outfit of Indian women is an unstitched long fabric, worn by warping and folding around the body. The saree has main three components; the body or field, borders and the pallu or the end panel. This is an excellent example of a orange, cotton based, gold brocade pallu of a saree woven in Chanderi, Madhya Pradesh.

The artistically crafted pallu depicts hunting scenes woven into roundels in the centre. Intricate pattern of figurative work has been woven with double weft technique, in silk thread on a gold/ zari background. The entire pallu of the saree has been woven with variety of patterns; double row of roundels in centre, flower and parrot motifs, bands of floral creepers and a row of dancing peacock. This is a good example of seventeenth century craftsmanship and appears to have been made to order for a customer.

Details

  • Title: Pallu of a saree
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 1600/1700
  • Location: Madhya Pradesh
  • Physical Dimensions: Chanderi, Cotton, metal thread; brocade. L.: 87; W: 62 cm
  • Accession Number: 51.229/a

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