Sari Collection (page 4)

Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper)
7394124 Lady on a terrace seeking shelter from the rains, early 19th century (gouache with gold on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 55.2x40.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Lady on a terrace with a hookah, c. 1770 (gouache and gold on paper)
1071157 Lady on a terrace with a hookah, c.1770 (gouache and gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 32.2276x24.4475x2.54 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Different types of sari and clothes worn by Indian women. Woman of distinction in sari and veil seated on sofa
FLO4623933 Different types of sari and clothes worn by Indian women. Woman of distinction in sari and veil seated on sofa, and woman of lower rank in short sari

Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Parsee Lady; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Parsi woman and child, India]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. Creator: G. Beste
Hindoo Girl; Black Bear shooting in the Himalayas, 1875. [Indian woman wearing nose ring, bangles and anklets]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Women of the Coast of Concan; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Women of the Coast of Concan; Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Indian women at the entrance to a building]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Christian Converts, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. Creator: C. B. Low
Christian Converts, Bombay; Notes on Bombay and the Malabar Coast, 1875. [Indian women in what is now Mumbai]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Part of a Skirt, India, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Part of a Skirt, India, Late 19th century. Detail from a larger artwork

Lalila, To the Ferengi Lover
3780075 Lalila, To the Ferengi Lover by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Lalila, To the Ferengi Lover, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Three Songs of Zahir-U-Din
3780071 Three Songs of Zahir-U-Din by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Three Songs of Zahir-U-Din, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Fancy
3780078 Fancy by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Fancy, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India, by Laurence Hope (pseudonym for Adela Florence Nicolson, b April 9)

The Regret of the Ranee, from The Garden of Kama
3780074 The Regret of the Ranee, from The Garden of Kama by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: The Regret of the Ranee in the Hall of Peacocks)

There is no breeze to cool the heat of love
3780076 There is no breeze to cool the heat of love by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: There is no breeze to cool the heat of love, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Sampan Song
3780079 Sampan Song by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Sampan Song, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India, by Laurence Hope (pseudonym for Adela Florence Nicolson)

Reminiscence of Mahomed Akram
3780064 Reminiscence of Mahomed Akram by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Reminiscence of Mahomed Akram, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Deserted Gipsys Song, from The Garden of Kama
3780065 Deserted Gipsys Song, from The Garden of Kama. by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Deserted Gipsys Song: Hillside camp, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

To the Unattainable, from The Garden of Kama
3780061 To the Unattainable, from The Garden of Kama. by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: To the Unattainable: Lament of Mahomed Akram)

The Garden of Kama
3780000 The Garden of Kama by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India by Laurence Hope)

Zira: in Captivity, poem from The Garden of Kama
3780001 Zira: in Captivity, poem from The Garden of Kama by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Zira: in captivity, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Less than the Dust, poem from The Garden of Kama
3779997 Less than the Dust, poem from The Garden of Kama by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Less than the Dust, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

Ojira, To Her Lover, from The Garden of Kama
3780063 Ojira, To Her Lover, from The Garden of Kama by Shaw, Byam (1872-1919); (add.info.: Ojira, To Her Lover, poem from The Garden of Kama and other love lyrics from India)

DDE-90024258
Colorful Indian girl in traditional sari, Jaipur, India Date: 11/11/2005

Lady Tea Maker
Souvik Banerjee

A Cashmere Widow, c1891. Creator: James Grant
A Cashmere Widow, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Dancing Girls of Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Dancing Girls of Bombay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Mussulman Woman of Bhopal, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Mussulman Woman of Bhopal, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Low Caste Hindoo Women of Bombay, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Low Caste Hindoo Women of Bombay, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Hindoo Girl, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Hindoo Girl, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Life on the River. Creator: Dorte Verner
Life on the River

The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print)
STC226928 The Taste of Shawls, 1922 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w / c and gold on paper)
6040463 Yusuf and Zulaikha meet in a garden, 1636 (opaque w/c and gold on paper) by Samarqandi, Muhammad Nadir (17th century); 25.1x14.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c. 1770 (opaque w / c on paper, mounted on an album page)
6040465 A prince and a princess conversing in the royal gardens, c.1770 (opaque w/c on paper, mounted on an album page) by Khan, Muhammad Faqirullah (fl.1720-70); 27x18.4 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

A raja and his rani, 1831 (opaque w / c on paper)
6040498 A raja and his rani, 1831 (opaque w/c on paper) by Kalu Ram (fl.c.1831); 24.7x21.9 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; © San Diego Museum of Art; Edwin Binney 3rd Collection

Eastward Ho!, pub, 16th July 1902 (Indian ink over pencil with white on board) (b / w photo)
BAL129715 Eastward Ho!, pub, 16th July 1902 (Indian ink over pencil with white on board) (b/w photo) by Partridge, Bernard John (1861-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sari Essayah 10km Walk, Helsinki 1994 17 August 1994 Date: 17 August 1994

Lady holding a wine flask and cup, from the Large Clive Album (w / c on paper)
STC201960 Lady holding a wine flask and cup, from the Large Clive Album (w/c on paper) by Mughal School (18th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

India, Agra, Taj Mahal. Composite of woman in archway facing mausoleum

Villagers Grinding Corn, page from the Fraser Album, Company School, c. 1820

Beauty Holding a Flower, , mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Beauty Holding a Flower, , mid-17th century

Fragment (From a Sari), India, early 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (From a Sari), India, early 18th century

Sari, India, Late 19th century. IMAGE QUALITY? Creator: Unknown
Sari, India, Late 19th century

Sari, India, Late 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sari, India, Late 19th century

Sari, India, 1820. Creator: Unknown
Sari, India, 1820

Two Panels (Joined), India, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Two Panels (Joined), India, 19th century

Fragment (Sari), India, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Fragment (Sari), India, 19th century

Sari, India, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Sari, India, 19th century

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The sari, a timeless symbol of grace and elegance, has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. This traditional garment is not just a piece of clothing; it embodies the rich heritage and diversity of India. One can trace the origins of the sari back to ancient times, as depicted in the painting "Lakshmi" from 1894. Created by an unknown artist, this masterpiece showcases a princess adorned in a vibrant sari, listening to enchanting melodies played by female musicians. The intricate details on her attire reflect the craftsmanship that goes into making each sari unique. In Agra, India, another captivating scene unfolds with a sitar player draped in a colorful Rajasthani sari. The fabric's hues mirror the vibrancy found at every corner of this bustling city. From overhead views of fruit and vegetable markets to snapshots capturing daily life like "A Peep at the Train, " they are ubiquitous among women from all walks of life. Traveling through time brings us face-to-face with two Hindu women donning elaborate jewelry against palm tree backdrops in the 1860s-70s. Their saris serve as canvases for their individuality and cultural identity. Religious narratives also find expression within saris' folds; one such example is seen in Krishna Subduing Kaliya - where mythology comes alive through vivid illustrations on fabric inspired by Bhagavata Purana Series. No discussion about India would be complete without mentioning its architectural marvels like Taj Mahal. Here too, we witness women gracefully clad in saris paying homage to their heritage amidst breathtaking beauty. Beyond religion and architecture lies social diversity: A Parsi woman stands before a fire altar wearing her intricately patterned sari - representing yet another facet of Indian society's tapestry. Lastly, pilgrims embarking on journeys towards temples wear their humble yet elegant saris while seeking spiritual solace. These saris become a symbol of devotion and faith.