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A photograph of a maroon velvet torso-shaped procession item. It is richly embroidered with gold zari, sequins, pearls and red and green gemstone-like beads, with peacock-style motifs on the chest and arms, gold floral medallions on the lower body, and a braided rope tied at the top. The foot of a bare-footed person is visible at the lower left edge.

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A photograph of an ornate maroon velvet torso garment laid flat on a white cloth. It is embellished with gold zari embroidery, red and green stone settings, white pearl beading, gold sequins and paisley and floral motifs, with a twisted cord looped at the neck. A grey granite surface is visible at the bottom edge, and a bare foot appears at the lower left. No people are seated or standing in the scene apart from a partial foot.A photograph of an embellished maroon velvet garment form laid flat on a white cloth over grey stone. It is a bodice-shaped piece with long sleeves, heavily decorated with gold zari work, sequins, pearl beads, and red, green and blue stones in floral and paisley motifs, with a jute cord looped at the neck. No people are visible; it appears to be a processional ornament or costume item.A photograph of a deity's upper-body garment laid flat on a white cloth. The maroon velvet tunic has long sleeves and is richly embroidered with gold zari work, sequins, pearl beadwork, and clusters of red and green stones arranged in floral and paisley motifs. A twisted jute cord is tied at the neckline. A bare foot appears at the lower left edge. No people are shown in the garment itself, and no a person depiction is visible.Close-up photograph of an ornate maroon velvet garment. Central motif shows two gold sequined peacock-like birds flanking a green and red flower medallion, with pearl strands at the neckline and gold lattice patterns across the sleeves. No people are visible; the garment is laid flat against a white cloth.Close-up photograph of an ornate maroon velvet object. The piece rests on a white cloth. No people are visible.A photograph of an ornate deity crown or headdress lying flat on a plain lavender surface. The crown is decorated with gold embroidery, white seed beads, sequins, red and green beadwork, and blue and pink faceted stones arranged in flower and teardrop motifs against a dark maroon velvet base. No people are visible. The page is titled Making Of Sacred Arts University, and the crown appears to be a handcrafted deity ornament.A flat-lay photograph of a ceremonial deity costume laid out on a white cloth. A gold-coloured metal face mask with a crown and red bindi sits at the top, above an elaborate beaded necklace of white pearls, mirror pieces and red, green and blue stones. The body is a red satin cloth with a wide green and gold brocade border. Gold hands holding objects and gold feet with jewelled ankle bands complete the figure. No people are visible; the costume is a deity murti dressing set.2005-04-07A flat-lay photograph of handcrafted embroidered deity garments laid out on a white cloth. The central piece is a deep red velvet chest vestment with a U-shaped neckline, densely decorated with gold zari work, pearl-like white beads, and rows of green and blue round stones framing red and multicolored flower medallions. Two black-edged beaded gloves with white and gold geometric patterns lie to the sides, and two matching beaded pieces with gold and white bead rows sit at the bottom edge. No people are visible; the garments appear to be intended for a deity murti.Close-up photograph of an ornately jewelled deity murti, showing a dense arrangement of gold and stone-set ornaments. Large flower-shaped pendants inset with red, green and white stones hang on the chest, above a wide waist band of stacked gold leaf-shaped plates and round discs set with red, green and white stones. Red cloth and a teal garment edge the lower frame, and a metal lamp or pillar stands at the left. No people are visible.2009-06-27Close-up photograph of an ornate maroon velvet fabric item. It is embellished with gold zari braid in diamond lattice patterns, gold sequin clusters, red and white beadwork, pearl-studded motifs, and green and red glass stones set in scrolled paisley shapes. Twisted jute cords run across the upper left. Nothing in the image shows a person.A photograph of flat, handmade embroidered textile pieces laid out on a white cloth. At top is a fan-shaped piece with white, green and red leaf-like petals radiating around a white face with painted features, topped by a small curved hook-like element. Below are two red triangular pieces with gold and white beadwork and red central medallions, flanking a curved gold and white beaded band with green and red stones. On either side are navy blue panels with white beaded stripes and gold border work. No people are visible. A light purple logo appears at the top left corner.A photograph of a gilded metal torso piece, a deity murti upper body with a fitted bodice, detailed floral and scroll repoussé work, round medallions on the chest, a beaded band at the waist and a flared lower border. Red cords are tied at the shoulder and neck. A hand at the lower left holds one of the cords. The piece rests on a plain white cloth.