Help Identifying This Heavily Embellished Ethnic Indian Top Needed

YsabelVintageOnline

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Hi,

I picked this item up in a Goodwill foray about a year ago & thought I would list it for next to nothing as a curiosity/Halloween item, but as I took a closer look at it realized that it may be a formal (wedding) or other garment and that the fabric seems to be raw silk (slubs visible). There is no label except a small red & white cloth which appears to be folded over & sewn into the collar seam at the back (no name or other ID).

In my research, I've figured out that it seems to be an ethnic Indian maybe Pakistani top called a karti or kurti and the dramatic heavy embellishment is a form of zardozi or zardosi. Appears to be handmade. it

Does anyone know more about it, whether it's a traditional formal wear item, and how old it really is? How do I set a reasonable price?
 
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UM, how do I get the photos to display? I inserted links from MS Photo Gallery--that would be the only photos I have!
ible). There is no label except a small red & white cloth which appears to be folded over & sewn into the collar seam at the back (no name or other ID).

In my research, I've figured out that it seems to be an ethnic Indian maybe Pakistani top called a karti or kurti and the dramatic heavy embellishment is a form of zardozi or zardosi. Appears to be handmade. it


YsabelVintageOnline said:
Hi,

I picked this item up in a Goodwill foray about a year ago & thought I would list it for next to nothing as a curiosity/Halloween item, but as I took a closer look at it realized that it may be a formal (wedding) or other garment and that the fabric seems to be raw silk (slubs vis

Does anyone know more about it, whether it's a traditional formal wear item, and how old it really is? How do I set a reasonable price?
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Can't get the photo to post, tried twice from different browsers. Worth mentioning, I think, that I don't experience this problem with Etsy, my own site, Facebook, Pinterest, or Polyvore. There must be something particular to the VFG site that I'm missing? Can anyone clue me in?

Thanks.
 
Thanks! I was going about it the wrong way. Let's see if this works.

BTW, I was not asking for an opinion on its retail value so much as ideas where to look for same. (I already use ebay sold listings). My concern is that it might well be a more specialty item & suggestions where to look for comparable stuff.
 

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This is a closer view. The embroidery is very involved, trapunto-like, with the thread appearing to be metallic. Besides the dramatic bib below the neck, there are two floral shapes on either side, also in this elaborate 2D raised embroidery. No embellishments are missing. The back is plain. Again, no markings. but I believe it's a raw silk. Any insights much appreciated.
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