Banarasi Dhoti (1900)
188.9 x 40.9
in
Bhanu Athaiya's Personal Textile Collection
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Details
Janglabuti (woodland motif) consisting floral patterns with birds (peacock) and animal (elephant, lion, deer) motifs. On the inner edge of the border, small keri or mango motifs are seen known as jhalar or kangur.
Material
Silk With Pure Zari
Occasion/Purpose
Men’s dhoti is worn on religious and ceremonial occasions.
Technique
Handwoven/Handloom.
Design
Silk field in plain weave with gold zari border running lengthwise on both sides. Shikargah scenes of wildlife.
Weave
Probably Banarasi, Banaras, Uttar Pradesh
