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Chartreuse Chiffon Sari with Silver Red Embroidery

Traditional Indian · 1960s · South Asian

Production

handmade

Material

silk chiffon

Culture

South Asian

A chartreuse silk chiffon sari featuring intricate silver metallic embroidery arranged in geometric circular medallions across a horizontal band. The translucent fabric displays scattered red sequins or beadwork throughout the field, with additional delicate white floral motifs embroidered along the lower border. The embroidery work shows precise geometric patterning within each circular motif, creating a repeating band design typical of formal sari decoration. The lightweight chiffon allows the embellishments to catch light while maintaining the fabric's characteristic flowing drape. The combination of metallic threads and sequins creates dimensional surface texture against the vibrant yellow-green base.

dressfloor length

Connected To

White Cotton Folk Blouse with Red Chevron Embroidery

SMITHSONIAN

2020s · 2000s

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Traditional Indian · 1960s

White Cotton Folk Blouse with Red Chevron Embroidery

58%

Chartreuse Chiffon Sari with Silver Red Embroidery

Worn with·blouseTechnique·hand-embroideryFunction·festival-celebration

SHARED40 years · cross-culture

Both pieces speak the same language of celebration through meticulous hand-embroidery, though one whispers it in chevrons and the other sings it in paisley. The folk blouse's crisp red zigzags marching across white cotton echo the disciplined geometry found in the sari's silver threadwork, where intricate circular motifs dance along that chartreuse silk like coins catching light.

Text63%

Image67%

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Traditional Indian · 1960s