The most expensive silk saree was sold for
Rs. 3,931,627 ($100,021; £50,679) on 5 January 2008.
It was made by Chennai Silks, India and features reproductions of 11 paintings by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma.
Rs. 3,931,627 ($100,021; £50,679) on 5 January 2008.
It was made by Chennai Silks, India and features reproductions of 11 paintings by the celebrated Indian artist Raja Ravi Varma.
The exceptionally stunning saree is meticulously woven
with 12 precious stones and metals to depict 11 of
Raja Ravi Varma's popular paintings.
Explicitly projected is 'Lady Musicians'.
Besides, the border of the saree pictures 10 other
paintings of the artist that pays tribute to 20th century artist.
The best part of the saree being that the women in the paintings are intricately hand-woven and beautified with jewels of gold, diamond, platinum, silver, ruby, emerald, yellow sapphire, sapphire, cat's eye, topaz, pearl and corals.
Already in the Limca Book of Records, this 40 lakh saree will be the first silk saree that required the use of 7,440 jacquard hooks and 66,794 cards during the weaving process. Moreover, a group of consummate workers took nearly 4,680 hours.
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