Art and Culture · Traditional Indian Textiles
Consider the following statements regarding the Baluchari sarees of West Bengal: A. The historical development of this craft is attributed to the 18th-century Nawab of Bengal, Murshid Quli Khan, who brought the art from Dhaka. B. The sarees are characterized by highly decorative silk work that incorporates extra weft on the border, body, and the pallu. C. The narrative style of the pallu is unique for excluding religious motifs, focusing strictly on secular social scenes like horse riding. D. Distinctive social vignettes depicted in the weaving include scenes of men smoking hookahs and people riding in chariots. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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A, B and D Only
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