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Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15714, described as Sari. Cotton, silk. Plain weave, embroidered. Red ground, cream and orange designs. Geometric motives forming vertical stripes. 2 yards, 33 inches by 45 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15811, described as Two complete saris sewn together. Cotton. Plain weave, printed. White ground, black decoration. Floral, geometric motives. Same print as #864. 3 yards, 3 inches by 1½ yards.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15753, described as Sari length? Cotton. Spaced plain weave, tied and dyed. Red and black ground, white, yellow and green designs. Elephants, geometric motives. 43 inches by 4 yards 11 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-4832, described as Old Indian sari; red ground, various dull faded colors.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15767, described as Sari. Silk, metal wrapped yarns. Plain weave, brocaded, tape sewn on. Gray, gold. Tree, flower motifs. Thin, gauzy weave.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15817, described as Sari? Cotton. Plain weave, printed. White ground, red and black designs. Floral, animal, bird, sun motives. 99 inches by 54 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15711, described as Sari. Cotton, silk. Plain weave, embroidered. White ground, green and red designs. (One tiny area of yellow). Floral motives. 2 yards, 28¾ inches by 51 inches.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15766, described as Half of a sari. Silk, plain weave, brocaded. Yellow ground, red and green designs. FLower, leaf and bird motifsl
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-14859, described as Sari; greenish gold silk with red border and pallav (part that goes over the shoulder) brocaded in gilt, purple, and green paisley and floral motifs. Length: 540cm, Width: 114cm. Context: Worn wrapped around the waist and over one shoulder; this one would be for special occasions. Made by men, mostly Muslims. Brocaded saris like this one are known as Benarsi (i.e. "on the loom") embroidered.
Hearst Museum object titled Sari, accession number 9-15751, described as Length for Indian Sari. Cotton. String, plain weave, tie-dye and resist printing. Multicolor, kelly green. Indian sari still sied and couled for final dying in Kelly Green. 69 inches undone so the final multicolor, bias, plaid can be seen on sheer cotton. 78 inches long, including 9 inch diameter coil.

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