Detail of a sumptuous silk sari from saris were manufactured in Baluchar in the 18th and 19th centuries. Weaving can take up to 6 months; these saris were intended for both upper class Hindus and Muslims. The design includes woven-in figures of women. Baluchar is the name of a place in Murshidabad (greater place) district, West Bengal, India

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Location: India, West Bengal, Murshidabad
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