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Victorian Silk Needlework

Lovely Chinese silk botanical fabric framed in gilt bamboo frame Art Sz: 53 1/4"H x 26W Frame Sz: 55 1/2"H x 28"W

Colourful hand-needlepoint c1960s panel depicting an oriental garden scene Art Sz: 15"H x 9"W Frame Sz: 20"H x 14"W w/ coral mat & gilt bamboo frame

Imaginative work from this Internationally exhibited Brooklyn based artist. Signed and dated 2007

Jaali: Jaali' of Urdu origin meaning netting, is an ornamental open work originally crafted on wood, metal and stone for interiors. A significant feature of Indo-Islamic art, the Jaali is an intricate pattern ranging from delicate trellises to complex floral layouts. The wall panels depict the interlacing design of the Jaali in mid earth tones on silk. The compositions of flowers and the paisley are embroidered in thread with subtle highlightes of shine. A note on handmade: A handmade product is always appealing due to the irregularities in its workmanship. This is what sets it apart from machine made or computerized; the perfection they offer feels synthetic or artificial. Especially when one speaks of art and craft. These wall panels are works of hand worked embroideries. Imperfections such as an occasional puckering of the base material are expected with the kind of embroidery stitches used. You are assured these artworks are embroidered by highly skilled artisans (it is not possible for craftsmen of lesser experience to create these pieces) The materials used for the embroideries are of superior quality only. About: Shabbir Merchant...