White Cotton Chanderi Sari with Gold Silk Borders

Victorian Early / Crinoline · 1860s · Indian

A cream-colored cotton textile with distinctive Chanderi weaving characteristics, featuring burgundy and gold silk borders with geometric patterning. The main field shows the characteristic translucent quality of Chanderi cotton with subtle parallel lines woven into the fabric structure. The border displays traditional Indian geometric motifs in metallic gold thread creating raised surface texture against the burgundy silk ground. Multiple narrow bands of varying widths create a rhythmic border composition typical of mid-19th century Indian court textiles. The weaving technique demonstrates the refined Chanderi tradition of combining cotton with silk and metal threads.