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What is a Burmese Kalaga?

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What is a Burmese Kalaga?
A Burmese Kalaga is a type of cotton or velvet tapestry that features highly detailed embroidery appliques made of silk, wool, lace and felt. The tapestries originated in Burma, the area now known as the country of Myanmar. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Burmese Kalaga tapestries.
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Burmese Kalaga Tapestry
Located in Asheville, NC
tapestry seems to come to life with its rows of dancing women and mythical creatures. The figures are
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Early 20th Century Burmese Textiles

Mid 20th Century Framed Burmese Kalaga Tapestry
Located in Charlotte, NC
An original Burmese Kalaga style tapestry, from the mid 20th Century. Untitled, (Woman with Fans
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Other Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Silk, Wood, Paint, Beads

Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Pillow Cover Warrior and Horses, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage 1950s Burmese Kalaga Tapestry pillow warrior and horses. Elaborately detailed vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Thai Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Velvet

19th Century Kalaga Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Burmese Kalaga tapestry with stones, sequins and golden thread. This 19th-century
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Antique 19th Century Burmese Tapestries

Materials

Metallic Thread

Burmese Kalaga Embroidered Tapestry Circa 1930’s
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Burmese Kalaga Embroidered Tapestry Circa 1930’s A celestial dancer ‘Apsara’, riding on a white
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Mid-20th Century Burmese Other Tapestries

Materials

Silk

19th Century Kalaga Tapestry with Stones, Sequins and Colorful Thread
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Burmese Kalaga velvet tapestry with stones, sequins and colorful thread. Immerse
Category

Antique 19th Century Burmese Tapestries

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet

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