Bina Sari

Dimensions: 600cm long, 110cm wide.
Code: CLOTH 1821

This extraordinary piece is a kantha sari from West Bengal. The entire length of cream silk has been intricately hand-embroidered with a dark navy-blue thread. Dry clean only.

The sari (also saree), which is a Sanskrit word meaning strip of cloth, is an iconic symbol of India’s grace and is still worn daily by millions of women. The draping and wrapping lengths of unstitched cloth dates back to ancient times. Each unique sari tells a story about the community that made it and those who wear it. There are distinct regional variations in materials, colours, motifs, embellishments and in how the sari is draped. Traditionally, the sari was hand-woven and could be worn straight off the loom. Today there is strong commitment by India’s leading designers and craft advocates to protect the sari legacy and to revive and support an Indian artisan aesthetic.