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Period: 20th Century
Material: Fabric
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Silk and Canvas Thangka with Figures C1920
Measures- 37''H x 31''W x .25''D
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tibetan Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Silk, Paint
Antique Khorassan Carpet, 20th Century Persian Handwoven Rug, Light Blue, Beige
Located in Port Washington, NY
Khorassan carpets of this vintage typically have a soft curvilinear floral motif on a all-over design pattern. They are customarily larger rugs with exceptional beauty and consist of...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Khorassan Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
4.7x8.2 ft Vintage Silk Embroidered Wall Hanging, Red Handmade Suzani Bed Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
5x6.6 ft Colorful Silk Hand Embroidery Wall Hanging, Old Suzani Fabric Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa
Located in Toledo, OH
Dunbar Tuxedo Sofa in unique and stylish salmon color. Good shape but could be recovered; has minor sunfade. 84 1/2" long x 30 1/2" deep x 26 1/2" high. Seat height 16". Seat depth 2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Fabric
6.3x6.8 ft Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Old Suzani Bedspread in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Mid 20th Century Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 2'4" x 2'6" - 70 x 75 )
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 2'4" x 2'6" - 70 x 75 )
Category
1950s Chinese Vintage Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Japanese Meisen kimono hand-sewn from woven Ikat Silk circa 1920-30s (Taisho to early Showa period). The kosode style kimono (small slee...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Vintage Hand-Painted Silk Kimono with Gold Embroidery - Japan - 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage fine quality silk kimono - hand sewn with gold embroidery - hand-painted silk textile - white silk crepe and off-white rayon lining - signed - original label attached to the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Japanese Textile Panel Double Ikat Kasuri Futon Cover
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven cotton textile panel with white pattern on indigo background circa 1900-20s (end of Meiji to Tasho period). The panel was joined by four vertical stripes and was tra...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A well preserved Japanese Meisen kimono hand-sewn from woven Ikat Silk circa 1920-30s (Taisho to early Showa period). The kosode style kimono (small slee...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Large Japanese Textile Futon Cover with Resist Yuzen Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large unframed Japanese textile art circa late early 20th century toward the end of the Meiji period. Seamed together from four vertical sections of cotton in deep indigo color, th...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
6.5x6.8 ft Silk Embroidery Suzani Wall Hanging, Uzbek Bedspread, Red Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
4.7x6.7 ft Suzani Textile Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Colorful Uzbek Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Step into a world of vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship with our Uzbek Suzani Hand Embroidered Silk Wall Hanging or Bed Cover. This stunning piece is perfect for adding a tou...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Japanese Textile Panel Double Ikat Kasuri Futon Cover
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese woven cotton textile panel with white pattern on indigo background circa 1900-20s (end of Meiji to Tasho period). The panel was joined by four vertical stripes and was tra...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Nomadic Oriental Cloth ot Carpet
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
nr. 735 - Light and precious Turkish ADYAMAN, ancient but in excellent condition. Wool spun by hand and dyed with vegetables substances.
Suitable as a bedspread or curtain, or col...
Category
Mid-20th Century Turkish Other Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Wool
Japanese Antique Hinamatsuri Doll 'Sannin Kanjo' Sanpo 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is a doll which we use for Hinamatsuri day. This person is one of Sannin Kanjo which is called Sanpo.
This person has a flower . This doll was made with plastic, cotton, silk , ...
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Showa Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Plastic, Wood
A pair of 1960s Teak Johannes Andersen Dining Chairs for Uldum Denmark
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Offering a pair of Johannes Andersen-designed curved dining chairs for Uldum Møbelfabrik Denmark, these Scandinavian Modern classics are carved from solid teak wood. Symbolizing Dani...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Oak, Teak
3x6.4 Ft Red Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Wall Decor, Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Japanese Style Four Panel Screen Manchurian Cranes in Pine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Captivating 20th century Japanese style byobu four-panel folding screen. The screen is titled ancient pine/longevity cranes signed on left side with an artist seal Ying Jun. The scre...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brass
4.7x9 Ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Asian Suzani Table Cover, Pink Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
4.5x7 Ft Magnificent Silk Embroidery Suzani Wall Hanging in Red, Blue and Green
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
British School Minimalist Painting by Torie Begg, 'Apparently Red..'
Located in London, England
‘Apparently Red’ by Torie Begg (1962 - 2022).
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated verso 1997.
W 125cm x H 125cm x D 4cm
London born artist TORIE BEGG was a renowned minimalist paint...
Category
1990s British Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
4x6.3 Ft Uzbek Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Vintage Suzani Bed Cover in Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
3.3x5.8 ft Silk Hand Embroidered Vintage Uzbek Suzani Wall Hanging in Maroon Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
2x14 Ft Silk Embroidery Table Runner, Vintage Floral Pattern Suzani Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or collectors...
Category
1970s Uzbek Suzani Vintage Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
3.2x5.3 Ft Tashkent Suzani Textile Wall Hanging, Red Silk Embroidery Table Cover
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
British Minimalist Painting by Torie Begg "Apparently Yellow..'
Located in London, England
‘Apparently Yellow’ by Torie Begg (1962 - 2022).
Oil on canvas. Signed and dated verso 1997.
W 150cm x H 150cm x D 4cm
London born artist TORIE BEGG was a renowned minimalist pa...
Category
1990s British Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Pine, Paint
4.5x12 Ft Colorful Vintage Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging, Uzbek Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
4.5x5.7 Ft Uzbek Vintage Silk Hand Embroidery Suzani Textile Wall Hanging in Red
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
4x6.8 Ft Vintage Floral Suzani Textile Wall Hanging, Silk Embroidered Bedspread
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
3.5x5 ft Silk Embroidery Wall Hanging in Forest Green, Floral Suzani Tablecloth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
48” x 77" Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Black, Red, Green, Ivory, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The br...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Chinese Dragon, Framed Silk Textile Embroidery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Vintage Chinese textile, with a finely detailed nicely dragon embroidery on red silk background. Displayed in a contemporary gold wood fram...
Category
20th Century Chinese Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Bird Branch Berry Watercolor Hanging Scroll Signed Painting 53"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Japanese watercolor painting on paper showing a small green bird perched on the branch of a tree tipped with red berries. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japonisme Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Paint, Paper
Vintage Japanese Silk Brocade Embroidery Ceremonial Kimono in Ivory, Red, Gold
Located in Barrington, IL
Visually striking vintage Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a white and red color that features elaborate and intricate embroidery in gold and red threads. Using brilliant colored and gold threads, the artisan decorated the kimono with the most auspicious symbols including flying phoenix, blooming peonies, fans, maple branches, and wisteria flowers. They form roundel motifs in a highly elaborate layout, especially striking when viewed from the back. The interior of the kimono is also padded with red fabric and weighted down at the bottom trim. The item is larger than life-size and somewhat heavy and is meant for ceremonial use only. This beautiful artisan hand-crafted piece can be displayed as wall art or on a stand as a sculpture.
Dimensions: 54” x 72”
Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century
Place of Origin: Japan
Material: Silk and gold thread brocade embroidery on silk
Condition: Good
Vintage Brocade Embroidery, Asian Textiles, artisan Textiles, Japan Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Japanese Motif Furniture, Fabric From Japan, Kimono Japan, Flower Embroider, Gold Embroidery, Silk Embroidery, , Vintage Tapestry Panels...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Gold
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Crimson, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Purple
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani has a two large medallion pattern set on a crimson color cotton background and des...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Cotton
4.7x7.4 Ft Uzbek Silk Hand Embroidery Suzani Bed Cover, Vintage Wall Hanging
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suzani, a Central Asian term for a specific type of needlework, is also the broader name for the hugely popular decorative pieces of textile that feature this needlework in vivid col...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Blue, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, blue, green, ivory, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table runner.
Dimensions: 23” x 144"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Uzbekistan
Material: Silk embroidery on cotton
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Table Runners, Hand-Crafted Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Vintage Textiles, Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Antique Suzani, Antique Suzani Embroidery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
4.6x6.6 Ft Vintage Wall Hanging, Embroidered Silk Bed Cover, Boho Wall Decor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the most technical sense of the word, "Suzani," in Central Asia and Iran, means needle and is used to describe this type of needlework, but to most people, such as decorators or c...
Category
Late 20th Century Uzbek Suzani Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty.
We will also introduce unique items that only we can make, purchasing routes in Japan, experience gained so far, and methods that no one el...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Linen
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Red, Green, Ivory, Yellow, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful Suzani was created as a panel decoration for a tent. It has six large medallions set on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Blue, Purple, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, blue, green, purple, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table runner.
Dimensions: 20” x 147"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Uzbekistan
Material: Silk embroidery on cotton
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Vintage Table Runner Textiles, Hand-Crafted Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Vintage Textiles, Vintage Uzbek Suzani, Antique Suzani, Antique Suzani Embroidery...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Vintage Japanese Silk Brocade Embroidery Ceremonial Kimono in Green, Red, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
isually striking vintage Uchikake Wedding Kimono/Robe for ceremonial occasion, circa end of Meiji to Taisho period 1910s-1930s. This bridal outer garment is of a red color that features elaborate and intricate brocade embroidery in gold and silk threads. Using brilliant colored and gold threads, the artisan decorated the kimono with the design of a Japanese nature scene and water garden with pagodas, trees, bridges, and mountain scenes throughout in brilliant colors of green, blue, red and gold.. They form roundel motifs in a highly elaborate layout, especially striking when viewed from the back. The interior of the kimono is also padded with red fabric and weighted down at the bottom trim. The item is larger than life-size and somewhat heavy and is meant for ceremonial use only. This beautiful artisan hand-crafted piece can be displayed as wall art or on a stand as a sculpture.
Dimensions: 54” x 72”
Date of Manufacture: Early 20th Century
Place of Origin: Japan
Material: Silk and gold thread brocade embroidery on silk
Condition: Good
Vintage Brocade Embroidery, Asian Textiles, artisan Textiles, Japan Textiles, Embroidered Textiles, Japanese Motif Furniture, Fabric From Japan, Kimono Japan, Flower Embroider, Gold Embroidery, Silk Embroidery, , Vintage Tapestry Panels...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Geometric Velvet Wall Hanging
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed with a lively arrangement of abstract shapes and geometric patterns, this vintage textile is a celebration of color and form. The textile is a soft mohair velvet with a low ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Vintage Uzbek Silk Embroidery Suzani in Red, Turquoise, Ivory, Yellow, Purple
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia. The beautiful suzani has a two large medallion pattern set on a red silk background and designs in sil...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Chinese Dragon, Framed Silk Textile Embroidery
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Antique Chinese textile, with a finely nicely ,dragon , flowers and butterfly , and garden scenery , embroidery on cream color silk background. Displayed professionally in impres...
Category
20th Century Chinese Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood
Vintage Uzbek Suzani Silk Embroidery in Black, Ivory, Yellow, Red
Located in Barrington, IL
Vintage hand-crafted Suzani silk embroidery from Uzbekistan in Central Asia in black cotton background and designs in silk in black, Ivory, yellow, and red. The design of each panel consists of finely silk embroidered floral patterns in bright colors. The brilliant colors of silk Suzani Embroidery bring this design to life and would be a wonderful addition to a room design and can be used as wall art, table or a bed cover.
Dimensions: 63” x 80"
Date of Manufacture: 2nd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Uzbekistan
Material: Silk embroidery on cotton
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use
Table Runners...
Category
Mid-20th Century Uzbek Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Outsider Art Painting, Georgia, 20th c
Located in New York, NY
Self-taught school painting, apparently unsigned, 20th c., acrylic on canvas-covered board, depicting five African-American figures stoking a fire in a rural landscape, wrapped in a ...
Category
20th Century American Other Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Rare Japanese Fireman's Four-Piece Assemble Meiji to Showa Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare four-piece Japanese Fireman's assemble (Shobosho uniform) woven with heavy cotton and decorated with stencil resist dye circa 1890-20s Late Meiji to Showa Period. The assemble...
Category
1920s Japanese Meiji Vintage Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Kimono Silk Brocade Japanese Ceremonial 1970
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A vintage Mid-Century ivory color silk brocade collectable Japanese ceremonial kimono. One of a kind.
Fabulous museum quality ceremonial kimono in pure silk with intricate detailed h...
Category
20th Century Japanese Japonisme Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Vintage Japanese Formal Black Silk Kimono with Pheonix Embroidery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese silk Kuro Tomesode Kimono, circa 1950s-1980s. Kuro Tomesode is a dress for married woman for the most formal occasions, equivalent of the evening gowns in the west...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
Abstract Velvet Wall Hanging
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed with a lively arrangement of abstract shapes and geometric patterns, this vintage textile is a celebration of color and form. The textile is a soft mohair velvet with a low ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Mohair
Japanese Antique Pair Large Red And Gilt Elephant And Lion Temple Benches, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Here's a wonderful find from our acquisitions trip to Japan.
We were fortunate to find this Art Deco period pair (2) matching hand-carved, hand red lacquered and gilt embellished temple wooden benches. The white elephant bench and matching shi-shi komainu temple lion both originally came from a temple near Kobe. Quite sturdy, they may have been entry sitting or shoe changing benches...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood, Lacquer
Domenick Capobianco Abstract Cityscape Oil
Located in New York, NY
Domenick Capobianco (American, b. 1938) colorful abstract cityscape oil painting on canvas, apparently unsigned, unframed. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist.
Deale...
Category
Late 20th Century American Other Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Canvas
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 Yards
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Batik Cloth Natural Hand-woven Hand-Printed Cotton Fabric Ghana 10 yards.
Colors are organic earth tone beige and light brown in geometric design.
Non waxed fabric circa 1950s.
Hand made in Ghana Africa.
Museum Quality Original Long Piece.
380 inches, (30 ft 10 yards Long) x 46 inches Inches Wide( 4ft).
Could be use to make pillows or upholstery.
History of Batik in Africa:
Batik, a traditional fabric art technique, has a rich history in Ghana, West Africa. The practice of batik involves using wax to create intricate patterns on fabric, which is then dyed to achieve the desired design. While batik has its origins in Asia, particularly in Indonesia, it has been embraced and adapted by various African countries, including Ghana.
In Ghana, batik-making can be traced back to the mid-20th century when it gained popularity as a form of traditional textile art. The craft was introduced by artists and artisans who were inspired by the vibrant and expressive nature of batik. These early practitioners experimented with different designs, colors, and patterns, infusing local themes and motifs into their creations.
Over time, batik became an important part of Ghanaian culture and identity. It is not only used for clothing but also for various decorative and functional items such as wall hangings, tablecloths, and accessories. The art form often reflects the rich cultural heritage of Ghana, incorporating symbols, proverbs, and traditional stories into the designs.
Ghanaian batik artists often employ a combination of traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique fusion of styles. The process of making batik involves applying hot wax to the fabric using various tools to create the desired patterns. The wax acts as a resist, preventing dye from penetrating the waxed areas. After dyeing, the wax is removed, revealing the intricate designs on the fabric.
Today, batik-making in Ghana continues to thrive as both a traditional craft and a form of artistic expression. Many artisans and designers draw inspiration from Ghana's diverse cultural landscape, incorporating elements from different regions and ethnic groups into their batik creations. The art form has also gained international recognition, with Ghanaian batik products being sought after both locally and abroad.
In summary, the history of batik in Ghana is a testament to the creativity and adaptability of artists who have embraced and transformed this traditional technique into a vibrant and culturally significant art form within the country.
HISTORY OF BATIK
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Belanda Hitam, or "Black Dutchmen," are said to have introduced batik to West Africa after serving as indentured soldiers for the Dutch in Indonesia. Returning from their conscriptions with trunks of fine Javanese batik, the opulent patterns captured the imagination of their friends and relatives. However, textile history is complex, and only a handful of recruits returned to West Africa with batik due to delayed payments.
Batik, with roots traced to Egyptian mummies, is a tradition found globally, from Southeast Asia to Japan and India. Europeans, particularly the Dutch, played a significant role in industrializing batik from the seventeenth century onward.
In West Africa, Dutch Scholar Ineke van Kessel suggests that batik arrived from India over trans-Saharan routes. Local populations, like the Yoruba in Nigeria, incorporated wax printing into their textiles. European traders brought wax and non-wax fabrics to West Africa in the seventeenth century, targeting a population ready for their consumption. European designers adapted prints for the African market...
Category
Mid-20th Century Ghanaian Folk Art Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Antique Javanese Silk Batik Slendang
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Javanese Silk Batik Slendang (Selendang). A shoulder cloth length of compact hand spun silk imported from China. The flora & fauna design crea...
Category
Early 20th Century Javanese Tribal Fabric Asian Art and Furniture
Materials
Silk
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From cherry-blossom-adorned walls paired with glamorous lighting to wood-paneled ceilings above checkerboard-patterned chairs, these 12 spaces seamlessly blend Eastern and Western aesthetics.
Rodrigo Rivero Lake’s Mexico City Showroom Is a Museum-Worthy Trove of Spanish Colonial and Asian Antiques
The dealer and curator has spent the past 50 years amassing a collection of exceptional art, furniture and architectural elements that trace the cultural influence of the Spanish empire from Europe to the Americas and beyond.
16 Refined Asian-Inspired Interiors
These spaces exemplify how Eastern elements elevate a home's decor.
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