Fabric Textiles

1920s Silk Chinese Embroidery ( 3' x 3' 6" - 92 x 107 cm )

A very well made and decorative Asian weaving depicting two Flycatcher Birds in a Forest setting. One alert bird holds a fly in its beak as the other searches a floral patch. With su...

Taisho-Early Showa period Japanese Stencil-Dyed Summer Kimono with bamboo Motif A light-weight summer kimono woven of both cotton and silk, and patter...

Stunning and elegant Moroccan caftan with silver metallic Moorish floral damask brocade. Hand made in Morocco great to use for a black tie party or to go to the Opera. Wear it as a c...

The Uzbek silk embroidery suzani cushion cover is a true masterpiece of textile art, originating from the vibrant and culturally rich region of Uzbekistan. Handcrafted with meticulou...

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...

Antique Spanish Savonnerie Rug, Roome size, circa 1930 A one-of-a-kind antique European Savonnerie Oriental Carpet, hand-knotted with short wool pile. This beautiful rug features a ...

Title : ICHIMATSU Japan / 2020s Size : W 1480 x H 1480 mm Each part is dyed with indigo to express a checkered pattern that collapses. This quilt is made with Woven fresh linen. Hand-quilted with cotton thread. Hand dyed with indigo. [Blue Tip atelier...

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...

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...

A rare pattern embroidered in silk on a hand loomed cotton background. Punjab is known for its Phulkaris. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fab...

A vintage Spanish Savonnerie Rug, in runner size, size 9'8" x 2'0" . This hand-knotted wool runner features a repeating curvilinear floral design in the green central field. The fiel...

This Black Silk Chinese Traditional Jacket, also called Gua Zi in Chinese folks, with Colorful Hand Embroidery of Butterflies and floral all over the Jacket. This beautiful jacket u...

Jim Thompson elephant print large 32 inches square linen decorative pillow cover in burnt orange color. Elegant burnt orange designer large ...

Handwoven Bogolan mud cloth textile from Mali, Africa, Bambara. It is a handwoven tribal cotton fabric traditionally dyed with fermented mud. Woven Afr...

Metallic red and gold brocade maxi dress kaftan hand made by Moroccan artist. Handmade vintage exotic 1970s gold and red metallic brocade ceremonial caftan gown from North Africa, M...

Silk decorative accent pillow with Baroque Moorish decor gold velvet applique in front of the pillow, Light orange and gold silk velvet applique on cream...

Beautiful soft Ikat on this rare bold indigo and white textile from Sumba. Fabulous on a sofa, bed, a wall hanging, or even to wear as a shawl. Mythical characters, lizards, horses a...

Tibetan Thangka, Kuan yin (Avalokitshvara), finely painted with colored inks on silk. It is all hand painted with Tibetan natural mineral color painting material which can last for a...

Antique embroidered mirrored horse blanket throw used in India for the wedding ceremonies. Large antique embroidered panel with floral pattern. Indian colorful wall hanging from Guja...

This new traditional kilim cushion cover is a handwoven piece constructed in the early 21st century. The design has been delicately woven by hand and features a symmetrical geometric...

Antique Moorish Paisley Kalamkari textile from India. Hand blocked vegetable and iron oxide dyes on cotton. The cotton fabric is hand printed using patterned wooden stamps...

Gorgeous vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask purple violet with gold threads trim, Circa 1960'sThe gold and purple with gold bold floral damask kaftan was custom fit.Feel like a queen in this elegant, sumptuous, Moroccan caftan with its bold design.One of a kind evening vintage Moroccan Royal maxi dress custom gown.This authentic caftan has been hand-sewn from high end damask fabric intricately embroidered with silk gold threads...

Old beautiful IKAT red and Bordeaux, with a simply geometrical design: perfectly modern taste. Suitable everywhere: over an armchair, at the bottom of the bed, on the wall. On the sh...

Antique Chinese Textile Rug, Size: 6' x 7'

Antique Asian Ottoman style vest in emerald green velvet decorated with elaborate gold thread, trimmed with gold metallic thread. Elegant vest handmade embroidery on green silk velve...

A finely embroidered Japanese silk Fukusa panel presented in a beautiful brocade-wrapped fame. Circa late 19th century of Meiji Period, Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile...

Distressed 19th century embroidery from China with a beautiful Chinese design and beautiful colors, entirely handwoven with silk.

Moroccan vintage gold and silver metallic floral brocade dress kaftan with gold trim. Handmade ceremonial caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s metallic brocade caf...

A large and striking woven Ikat from Sumba, Indonesia, circa early 20th century or earlier. This ceremonial cotton Hinggi with fringes is made from two panels joined together, which ...

A fine pair of English George III-period silkwork pictures, dated 1797. These are charming Georgian (late 18th century) needleworks of children play...

The cotton textile in the form of a scroll made during the Meiji era was originally made as a flag. At that time, cotton was a rare material, and only influential figures or wealthy...

Meiji period Japanese Indigo double ikat futon cover Japanese futon cover, a double ikat pattern in four panels depicting Kumamoto Castle with im...

A wonderful, beautifully ornamented and somewhat rare fully intact Japanese Buddhist monk/ priest's Kesa ceremonial silk robe featuring various colorful birds in flight. Kesa (which came from the Chinese word "kasaya") robes have been handmade/handstitched by monks/priests as an act of devotion as ceremonial robes for centuries in various Asian cultures (Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian, etc.). The kesa is a rectangular garment designed to be worn over the left shoulder (see example image). The robes are made (often in a patchwork column pattern ranging from five, seven, nine or more pannels) specifically for fully ordained Buddhist monks, priests and nuns and are made from donations of exquisite textiles from wealthy patrons of Japanese Buddhist temples. The robes were used in daily ceremonies, temple gatherings, and private meditation. Antique Kesa robes...

Textile of the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson of the 19th century. Representation of some flowers. Perfect state of a peacock in some of greenery. Reinforced by a fabric on the bac...

A vintage French womens bag, beautifully covered with 18th century Persian style tapestry featuring an elaborate floral and geometric tapestry design, predom...

West Anatolia is one of the largest weaving regions in Turkey. Since the 15th century, Turkish rugs have always been on top of the list for having fine oriental rugs. Oushak rugs su...

An antique Turkish hand-emboridered textile tapestry. Ottoman Empire, 18th century. A large rectangular piece intended for wall hanging. The item is richly garnished with delicate handmade floral cross stitch embroidery creating a pattern. Collectible Furnishing And Textiles, Oriental Islamic Folk Arts And Applied Arts...

A silk embroidery panel that depicts an American eagle perched on the liberty shield, with laurel branches and shooting arrows under the feet and flanked by four American flags and b...

Mid 19th century pair of Chinese Kesi Textile ( 2' x 3'8" - 61 x 111 cm).

The fine carpets of Peking represent the other end of the spectrum of Chinese textile art, expressing a late Qing dynasty aesthetic that is based o...

Early 20th Century 3-Panel Chinese minority wedding bed cover, Miao People A rare and early example of a brocade-woven Miao wedding bed cover from ...

Metallic blue and silver brocade dress kaftan with silver and blue trim. Handmade long maxi dress caftan from North Africa, Morocco. Vintage exotic 1970s silver metallic brocade caftan robe. The luminous metallic silver and gold maxi dress...

African Mali indigo textile circa 1950. Handwoven, vegetable dyed cotton. We only select the best. This soft textile was sourced in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese philosophy th...

A rare example of Ningxia Chinese throne back cover of Imperial quality in pristine condition. A true gem distinguished by a plethora of shades of red, ...

Decorative accent silk throw pillow made from vintage silk sari borders. One of a kind silk pillow made from vintage saris in bold colors in red, green, gold, green, purple, metallic...

Modern tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 cm x 78 cm.

Elegant vintage designer Moroccan kaftan, purple and burnt orange floral brocade embroidered with gold. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with gold and orange metallic thread. with hand done embroidery work and gold metal thread woven through the design. A deep burnt orange thread is interspersed with real metal gold thread and this surrounds little medallions of hand embroidered flowers. The edges are all finished with a heavy gold braiding and the front has a row if tightly spaced gold button and loops. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. Vintage exotic 1970s purple dress kaftan was hand-made in North Africa, Morocco. Princess long wide sleeves, fully front gold thread buttoning with 99 gold hand-knotted looped buttons running down the centre from the neckline to the hemline. Slip on, easy to take on and off and feel really comfortable especially good for the hot weather events. Size: The cut will allow it to fit on just about any size but probably best on a medium, large. Dress measurement flat: Shoulder: 16" (seam to seam) Sleeve: 24" (shoulder seam to cuff) Chest: 21" Hip: 26" Total length: 61" Handcrafted by Moroccan artist designer, this is a one of a kind caftan, inspired by the tales of princess of the Arabian Nights. The Kaftan is a long and wide tunic, collarless, long-sleeved, worn by man and women in Africa and the Middle East. The Moroccan kaftans inspired European and global designers as Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and many more who made the Moorish caftans famous in the 1960s and 1970s. Long flare bell sleeves medieval dress...

A rare pattern embroidered in silk on a hand loomed cotton background. Punjab is known for its Phulkaris. The embroidery is done with floss silk thread on coarse handwoven cotton fabric. Geometrical patterns are usually embroidered on the Phulkaris. Phulkaris and Baghs were worn by women all-over Punjab during marriage festivals and other joyous occasions. They were embroidered by the women for their own use and use of other family members and were not for sale in the market. The most favoured color is red and its shades, because Bagh and Phulkari are used during marriage and other festivals. Red is also considered auspicious by Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs. Phulkari (Punjabi) embroidery technique from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, literally means flower work, which was at one time used as the word for embroidery, but in time the word “Phulkari” became restricted to embroidered shawls and head scarfs. Simple and sparsely embroidered odini (head scarfs), dupatta and shawls, made for everyday use, are called Phulkaris, whereas garments that cover the entire body, made for special and ceremonial occasions like weddings and birth of a son, fully covered fabric is called Baghs ("garden") and scattered work on the fabric is called "adha bagh" (half garden). This whole work is done with white or yellow silk floss on cotton khaddarh and starts from the center on the fabric called "chashm-e-bulbul" and spreads to the whole fabric. All of our textiles are handmade and original designs, the making of which takes a lifetime to learn through communities of artisans passing knowledge and techniques from one generation to another. Bawan Bagh Phulkari textile - Wedding Shawl...

These Moroccan silk slippers are handmade to perfection the inside sole is crafted of soft leather. hand-sewn leather sole. You won't want to take ...

Elegant vintage designer Moroccan white brocade kaftan, embroidered with Turkish gold threads design. This chic Bohemian white, gold and light turquois...

A Chinese silk embroidered chair cover, 19th century. frame: 21 ¾ by 64 ¼ inches

Elegant Moroccan caftan metallic blue floral brocade, This is an exceptional example of Moroccan fashion design. Handcrafted in Morocco and tailored for a relaxed fit with wide sleeves, it is made in the traditional form of a Moroccan caftan using metallic brocade fabric. It is trimmed in handcrafted “passementerie”. The neckline does up with ball shaped buttons and loops. The body of the garment is loose fitting and flares to the bottom. The sleeves are somewhat bell shaped with an open cuff that does up with metallic gold buttons. The fabric is a rich looking metallic thread blend brocade. This long maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished entirely by hand with detailing around neckline, shoulders and cuffs. One of a kind evening Moroccan Middle Eastern gown. The kaftan features a traditional neckline, embellished sleeves. It is a slip on, the button does not open. In Morocco, fashion preserves its traditional style inherited from great civilizations that found their way to Northwest Africa, such as the ottomans and the moors. Moroccan fashion has been recognized for its style and has garnered a reputation, winning awards in international fashion shows throughout Europe. Marrakech Bohemian, Yves Saint Laurent style. Sizing: No size is indicated, but, being a loose fitting garment, this should fit a range of medium to large sizes, please rely on the following measurements for fit: Measured flat: Shoulders 16” across Sleeves 23.5” Bust 20” Waist 24” around Hips 26” around Length 58”. Condition: It is in very good condition with no wear, tear, stains or odors. this caftan looks like it saw little use and was well stored over the years. This is a beautiful example of Moroccan fashion design, only now becoming more appreciated and sure to increase in value! Women's long flare bell sleeves Islamic dress...

Elegant vintage designer Moroccan caftan, hand embroidered trim. This chic Bohemian maxi dress kaftan is embroidered and embellished with a red and white trim. One of a kind evening ...

This framed silk brocade tapestry is one half of a magnificent Qing-dynasty chair panel, or chair strip. Because traditional Chinese seating was not upho...

An exceptional and visually arresting vintage Uchikake wedding kimono from the late Meiji to early Taisho period (circa 1910s–1930s), originally designed for ceremonial bridal wear. ...

A Japanese textile panel with embroidery needlework circa late Meiji period (1900s) presented in a gilt wood frame with silk mat. The work depic...

Presenting a beautiful and iconic vintage Indian tapestry of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal. We are of the opinion that this is from the early 20th centur...