The Temachio Sari takes its name from the ancient Greek word for fragment or morsel, a concept that guides the construction of the garment itself. Conceived as a textile collage, the sari assembles visual references from across the Basra Tapestry world, bringing together motifs that exist across different historical moments into a single continuous surface.
Its border is inscribed onto silk crepe and composed through a series of layered appliqués in silk organza. Within this structure appear emblems drawn from two primary sources: the clamshell associated with The Birth of Venus by Sandro Botticelli, and botanical motifs derived from the Oxburgh Hangings—embroideries produced by Mary, Queen of Scots during her years of captivity in England.
The appliqué base is then articulated through intricate hand embroidery designed to evoke oceanic forms. Sequins are arranged to resemble sea anemones, while glass beads and silk threads create the illusion of suspended bubbles moving through water. These elements establish a marine visual language that subtly recalls the mythic birth of Venus from the sea.
To complete the composition, a light drizzle of sequins and glass beads spreads outward from the pallu and across the length of the sari, allowing the surface to shimmer gently as it moves. The result is a garment that reads as an accumulation of fragments—historical, visual, and symbolic—assembled into a single, coherent narrative.
Blouse Fabric Included: Satin in the same colour a blue tone incorporated in the sari.
Worn with the Aphros Corset.
Fabric Composition:
Sari Base: 100% Silk Crepe
Sari Applique: Modal Satin, 100% Silk Organza
dry clean only
