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Close-up photograph of an ornate maroon velvet object. The piece rests on a white cloth. No people are visible.

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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.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.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.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 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 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 close view of a ceremonial deity murti or decorated figure form on a red-and-pink patterned cushion placed on an ornate gold peetha throne. The headless form is dressed in a red cloth with a pink floral border, wearing a jeweled gold collar with red stones and white beads, and its long pearl-and-bead sleeves are draped over the sides with tasseled ends. The ornate gold carved background is typical of a temple altar setting. No physical people are visible.2017-06-10A photograph of a ceremonially dressed deity murti draped in red and gold silk with a sparkling jewelled ornament set, including a large circular jewelled medallion, pearl-and-stone necklaces and a central gem, topped with purple orchid flowers. White flowers and orange cloth fill the blurred background. No people are visible; the murti is the sole subject.2013-12-21 +1 copiesA 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 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.December 19 20162016-12-19Making Of Sacred Arts University