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Red Silk Sari Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Red Silk Sari Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Red Silk Sari Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.763989.1.a-c
Object Type Sari
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium textile (silk)
DimensionsOverall - 2D (a. Main garment piece) L 45 in x W 208 in (528.3 cm x 114.3 cm )
 Overall - 2D (b. Medium fabric) L 21 3/8 in x W 75 3/4 in (192.4 cm x 54.3 cm )
 Overall - 2D (c. Shawl) L 44 3/4 in x W 45 1/4 in (114.9 cm x 113.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionRed with floral embroidery three piece Sari set composed of a large primary piece of cloth, a medium sized unfinished piece of cloth, and a smaller shawl. The main garment piece is red and gold with pink and blue flowers with a border halfway on one end and border the full length on the other end. The medium unfinished red fabric with a single border of gold embroidery with pink and blue flowers. The red shawl with ornante embroidery of orange, black and blue repeating patterns such as paisleys and vegetal designs and tassels on both ends.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2010 U.S.-India Business and Entrepreneurship Summit in Mumbai.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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