A HANDWOVEN SAREE IN TANCHOI BROCADE, BENARAS
Varanasi, 2021
Handwoven Silk, zari with silver content
6 yards
Condition
The lot is in good condition
Donated generously by Delhi Vintage Company
Revival and resurrection of vintage fabric and textiles is the cornerstone of Delhi Vintage Co. Their goal is to make Indian handlooms and textiles accessible to the world by reimagining vintage embroideries, artwork, and fabrics.
The Red Banarasi Saree is from Delhi Vintage Company's new collection called “Undo”. The Tanchoi Brocade weave embeds tested zari with silver content and is an attempt at recreating, cherishing handloom handed down over generations. The contemporary design retains the nostalgia of the passing down of an old saree of a grandmother for the granddaughter as part of her wedding trousseau.