On hold Antique Ceremonial Batik Sarong from Indonesia

Stunning old ceremonial Ikat two-panel seamed Pua. Cotton with natural dye. Collected from Borneo Indonesia. Please call the gallery to make sure this ite...

A beautifully woven silk Ikat with fringes on both end, collected from Jingaraia Region on Bali island of Indonesia, circa early 20th century or earlier. The textile features red, si...

An antique pre-Columbia textile fragment likely from Peru Chancay culture in Central coast that thrived in the late Intermediate period/ late Horizon, A.D. 1200-1550. Abstract geomet...

An oversized and impressive cape worn during ceremonial dancing by Miao people (also known as Hmong in English) from Guizhou Province, China circa 1940s-1950s in a rarely intact and well-preserved condition. Miao people are diverse minority groups living in Southern China as well as Southeast Asia with complex sub-affiliations based on attires, languages, cultural customs and art tradition. They are renowned for their textile and silver craftsmanship as well as singing and dancing traditions. This cape, rather heavy in construction and striking in bold red and black, was made from wool, hemp and cotton. The surface showcases elongated diamond patterns in complementary woven wool and couched plaque on top of the cotton part. The pattern strikes the viewer with a strong sense of dignity and power. The heavy material and pattern are strangely akin to some of the Navajo weaving. The cape is in a form a jacket with long and wide sleeves, and it was meant to be used in ceremonial occasions. Our research reveals that the piece was from the Northwest Guizhou in an autonomous county called Weining. The area is of subtropical highland and the generally cold weather was reflected in the heavy materials used in this piece, in comparison with other textiles made in the warmer lowland. There is an older paper label with price tag in Chinese inside the cape. It was purchased in Guizhou decades ago by a US collection in MA. With a span of over 94 inches long, it makes a very impressive textile art piece for wall hanging. Not framed and easily shipping folded up. For a similar jacket from Weining, see "Miao Textile...

Two small fragments of pre-Columbian textiles in shadow box frames. Both have strong geometrical patterns in the style of Nazca culture, located in the southern coast of nowadays Per...

A modernist wool woven tapestry designed by French artist and designer Mathieu Mategot (1910-2001) circa 1960s. The piece is signed with Matégot and monogrammed TMP fino (Manufactur...

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early 20th century Silk, metallic thread, handspun cotton, natural dyes, embroidery 48 x 48...

Tapis, Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Paminggir people, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia Late 19th or early 20th century Silk, metallic thread, handspun cotton, natural and synthetic imported d...

Circa 1900 ceremonial reed mat, Sumatra, Indonesia A wonderfully preserved reed mat used on ceremonial occasions in the south of Sumatra, Indonesia, the e...

18th century Italian hand-carved mecca tassels strung on an antique braid. The tassels originally came from an Italian church in Tuscany and were used during feast days. The braiding...

Moroccan wall hanging made from the silk of wedding bands.

Beautifully detailed, this antique suzani has a mix of hand-embroidery work and applique design. All of the colors are vibrant and the craftmanship is extremely precise.