This elegant silk sari originates from India and dates to the mid-20th century, specifically 1950–1975. Measuring 44 inches by 180 inches (112 cm x 457 cm), the textile is in very good condition overall, though it is only partially shown in the available documentation. The sari is crafted from a lustrous gray silk that features a high-contrast white pictorial design, likely achieved through sophisticated screen-printing or fine-line discharge printing.

The most striking feature of this textile is its figurative narration of Indian life, a style that became popular in export and modern saris of the 1960s and 70s as a departure from purely floral or geometric patterns. The decorative pallu (the end piece) and borders are filled with intricate line drawings depicting a traditional royal procession. Key motifs include palanquins (dolis), which are enclosed litters used for transporting nobility or brides, and equine riders in traditional attire. These figures are joined by rows of processional attendants carrying banners or parasols, all set amidst delicate floral sprigs and scrolling vines.

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