A Patola silk double ikat sari,

A Patola silk double ikat sari,late 19th century, Indian, Gujarat, decorated in the pan bhat (pipal leaf) pattern, in a Perspex frame, with fringed end borders,220cm wide137cm highProvenance: The Late John Scott-Oldfield, 65 Warwick Square, London, SW1.For further information on Patola saris, see: John Gillow and Nicholas Barnard, 'Indian Textiles', 2008, pp.100-101.For a similar example, see: Victoria & Albert Museum, London, accession no. IS.191-1960.Condition ReportImage credit: Salt Images.The sari appears to be at full length in the frame. Some holes, wear and fraying. Some loss to fringe ends. A few fairly minor marks throughout. Minor discolouration but in general colours seem fairly full and vibrant. The sari appears to be lightly stitched to the backing, but it may not be too difficult to extract it. Please see additional photos.