Oh eBay, my nemesis. Another parasol had caught my eye before I’d even finished the green one. No more after this, I promise!
Here are the pics from eBay:
The fabric is in better repair than either of the others, BUT there is still a rip along one fold, and several others are looking very, very fragile. So it’s all got to go. I itched for hours after unpacking it, so it’s full of dust [and probably mites I suppose]
The tassel has had it but I should be able to save the rest. Because of the age [probably 1920s] I do like to try to keep the look of the original, and decided to browse some vintage saris on eBay. One arrived to day, and it’s lovely. I think the pattern will lend itself beautifully to this project.
There’s a second sari also on the way, I’ll decide how to proceed once it arrives. I may be able to use both…
thedementedfairy 
Elaine,
Are you willing to share your sari source? The one pictured above is beautiful: “I have lust in my heart!”
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No problem. I bought 2, th eother hasn’t arrived yet. The first is from http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/punitabh?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754 The second is from http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/saree_scraps?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2754
Say goodbye to your bank balance!
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You have most excellent taste in parasols. What a beauty. The handle is very unusual. Thank you for sharing your sari sources. eBay is far too much of an enabler but you don’t half get some amazing things there. Have you tried charity shops for saris? We get quite a few in Glasgow. I have nicked the trims off them for stuff. This one will be lovely. Xx
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Where we live, saris are rarely seen! When I worked in Handsworth I could pick up all sorts of goodies from the amazing shops around. Hurrah for eBay!
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