#zari border

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Saraswati, 1930s postcard (I think a contemporary representation of the goddess was intended).

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Abhisarika covers from 1950, 1949 and 1956.  Abhisarika is a sex education magazine in Telugu.

The covers are quite similar to postcards, popular art and cinema promotional material of the time.

I keep repeating myself but the styles of the 30s and 40s (pic 1 harks back to these decades) are quite different from the 50s.

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Vijayaraje Scindia in the 1940s.

The zari border sari is very latter part of 1930s/early 40s and appears in several photographs. (1 and 2).

Elsewhere the Maharani in 1945 in a sari characteristic of the decade (plain chiffon with large spaced motifs, usually sequinned but painted here).

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Travelling so posting will be sporadic over the next 2 weeks.

Pic Source.

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Young Jewish woman in Bombay, 1940 1948 & Zvia Epstein’s mother as a young woman, Karachi, probably the same decade latter is from the late 30s/early 40s..

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deep colours. quiet shine.

a cotton linen saree with a gentle zari border and pallu — subtle but present. the fabric feels light, breathable, and easy, while the zari adds just enough glow for festive evenings or intimate gatherings.

this is the kind of saree that doesn’t need styling tricks. it settles on the body naturally. calm, graceful, and timeless.

some colours don’t shout. they stay with you.

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DEH : New arrivals sarees

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Black Chanderi Silk Saree with Zari Border

Black Chanderi Silk Saree with golden zari border is perfect for any kind of occassion. Pallu has floral zari pattern as visible in the picture.