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A Weaver’s Heirloom Patan Patola Sari

Rediscovering a piece from the weaver's heirlooms - a bridal sari with fabulous double ikat hand woven raw silk!

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The Bridal Sari of the erstwhile Queen of Sawantwadi 1922

I’ve seen a dozen or so amazing  antique zari  saris but none has been as unusual as this one seen in the museum of Sawantwadi, This shalu – a zari … Continue reading →

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