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Mughal Hand Embroidered Metal Threaded Tapestry from Rajasthan, India

$1,500
£1,138.77
€1,302.52
CA$2,095.72
A$2,330.90
CHF 1,217.12
MX$28,364.52
NOK 15,544.49
SEK 14,577.99
DKK 9,721.17
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Hand embroidered and quilted textile from North India. Mughal silk and metal threaded tapestry. Backed with black linen. Fanciful Asian folk designs this distinctive quilt work is a true sense of artistic freedom. The majority of the border is comprised of alternating floral silk saris borders quilted in alternate colors fuchsia, gold, maroon. Heavily embroidered with gold and silver threads, sequins and pearls, very intricate artwork Such features in design and execution are a hallmark of these embroideries from India and great textile art in general. Great artistic patchwork collage.
  • Creator:
    Rajhastani (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 0.05 in (1.27 mm)
  • Style:
    Anglo Raj (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: F10171stDibs: LU90688804843

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