60s Saree Sari Silk India Benaras Lot 2 Tapestry 22k Gold Brocade Vintage Indian

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1960s Lot of 2 silk sarees
Handwoven in Benaras, Kashi or Varanasi in India
Traditional celebratory colors for weddings, Holi … Read more 1960s Lot of 2 silk sarees
Handwoven in Benaras, Kashi or Varanasi in India
Traditional celebratory colors for weddings, Holi or festivals
Heavy brocade with classic patterns on body, borders and ends (Pallus)
Gold and silver threads in 24 and 22k are used to weave the patterns that make these glisten against a rich silk brocade

Material: 100% Silk. Gold and silver thread

Approximate Dimensions: 44" x 5-5.5 yards
Varanasi, the old, sacred burial city called Benares nowadays is known as the source for the highest quality metallic threads and silk brocades, or zari. These sumptuous brocades were traditionally woven on drawlooms by teams of skilled workers. The technique is believed to come from the west coast of India and prior to that imported from Europe by the Portuguese. Varanasi sarees are a very important part of Indian culture, and a wealthy bride’s trousseau is incomplete without one.

This saree features a design of dense rosette pattern.The center field is less dense with the rosettes against a red ground. Multi continuous and discontinuous supplementary wefts of silk and metallic threads contibute to a wonderful contrast between the front and the back.

Circa: First quarter 20th Century
Material: Silk and Metallic gold Thread
Dimensions: 44.5" x 228"
Style tip: Wear it with a low cut blouse and let the dramatic sari speak for itself. Adorn hair in fresh wild flowers and you are ready to make them swoon at your feet.

To preserve the characteristics of this saree, the weaver recommends storing this saree rolled or loosely folded in acid free paper. This saree will be shipped loosely folded. See less