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Aari Embroidery Fragment

Aari embroidery flourished in Gujarat, under Mughal patronage, and is characterized by motifs composed of series of fine chain stitches. The process involves the use of a hooked needle that is similar to, but finer than, that used in tambour work. This selvage-to-selvage fragment of fine cotton is adorned with a repeating pattern of flowers in various shades of blue, orange, green and metallic thread.

Circa: 19th century

Origin: India

Material: silk and metallic thread embroidery on cotton

Condition: fragment in good condition with some light staining

Dimensions: 25" x 22"

Inventory number: TX4379

$375

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