Sari of very fine silk warp threads in pale pink, weft of very fine gold-coloured threads; integral border at each selvedge has red background with motifs of peacocks in cream with blue, orange or green detailing in turns, also in silk. At one selvedge a strip of red cotton cloth has been tacked on to reinforce the garment. Some darns. Has been worn.
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