Jamdani, a light purple traditional saree made in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Collection
Museum of Enfield
Object number
LDEMS 2024.11.3
Object name
Jamdani
Date
1986
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Object Story by Rosey Zaman:
"The technique of woven muslin cotton with gold threaded motifs came to be known as Jamdani during the Mughal Empire (1600s). The jamdani to me is about art and heritage. During the 1960s, sarees were not easily available here in North London. My mother would buy 6 yards of material from John Lewis to make them or buy her silk sarees from salespeople returning from India. This saree was worn by my mum for special occasions."
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