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Period: Early 20th Century
Vintage Kilim Oriental Market 'Baazar' Design, ca. 1920
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique pictorial Egyptian Kilim woven during the first quarter of the 20th century circa 1920 and measures 177 x 144CM in size. Its desi...
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Egyptian Other Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Antique Persian Kerman Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Ivory, Gold, Blue, Soft
Located in Port Washington, NY
This master crafted Persian Lavar Kerman carpet exemplifies the profound understanding of the artistic principles of balance and harmony that make art-level antique...
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Persian Vintage Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

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...
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Persian Khorassan Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Antique Chinese Rug, Tan and Blue Oriental Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Port Washington, NY
China has a long tradition of carpets and the original ones, probably used as merchandise, are dated at over 2000 years ago. The art of knotting carpets was however, introduced somewhere around the 15th century in China. The patterns on some of the older Chinese carpets...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Japanese Sakiori Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Sakiori Obi Sakiori are Textile reuse or recycling. When textiles are no longer able to function in original purpose, textile items are torn into strips and rewoven into Sak...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Antique Persian Lavar Kerman Runner, Handmade Oriental Rug, Blue and Gold
Located in Port Washington, NY
Kerman carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...
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Persian Vintage Early 20th Century Textiles

Vintage Ikat Cloth Timor Indonesia Asian Textiles Home Decor
Located in London, GB
A Antique woven Ikat cloth on the island of Timor in Indonesia made using hand spun natural dyed cotton yarn. Comprising of 2 panels sewn together to form a larger cloth a techniqu...
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Indonesian Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

20th Century Antique Tibetan Hand Painted Thangka, Avalokitshvara, Kuan Yin
Located in Pomona, CA
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...
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Chinese Chinese Export Early 20th Century Textiles

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Fabric

Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Wall Hanging Unframed Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1900s end of Meiji period. The lovely panel is of a fine linen/hemp in beige color with golden hue. The embroidery work depicts an elaborat...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Textiles

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Linen, Silk

Vintage Indo Tabriz Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade, Taupe, Gold, Cream Caramel
Located in Port Washington, NY
Tabriz carpets have always been among the most easily recognized and most beautiful fabrics of Persia, with curvilinear, graceful floral designs in a brilliant variety of colors. Con...
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Indian Vintage Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Japanese Silk Brocade Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Silk Brocade Obi (Sash) that would be used as a sash on a Kimmo. The background is black with a design of cranes and flowers. This could also be used as a wall hanging or...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

Japanese Silk Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Silk Obi (Sash) with a background of Dark Brown with Rust and Green wovern through the entire length. Age - Late Meiji Good Condition Could be used as a wall hanging or o...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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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...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

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...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

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...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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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...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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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...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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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...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Linen

Leather Mughal Moorish Shoes with Gold Embroidered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A pair of rare late 19th century hand stitched and hand tooled leather shoes with hand embroidered with gilt metallic threads. Amazing antique Mughal gold ...
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Turkish Moorish Early 20th Century Textiles

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Leather

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...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Textiles

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Brocade, Silk

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...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Textiles

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Gold

"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...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Linen

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...
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Japanese Meiji Vintage Early 20th Century Textiles

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...
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Javanese Tribal Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Vintage Dayak Tribal Beaded Decorated Baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia
Located in London, GB
Vintage dayak tribal beaded decorated baby Carrier Borneo Indonesia. The Tribal baby carrier beautifully made with wood base decorated with bead work cloth and clam shell decoration....
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Indonesian Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Shell, Wood, Beads

Katagami (japanese Stencil), Meiji Era Japan
Located in Saverne, Grand Est
Katagami in washi paper, very finely worked. Japan, early 20th century. The sheets of paper making up Japanese stencils are made from mulberry bark. They are stuck together with fer...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Paper

Indonesian Blue & White Megamendung or Clouds Pattern Batik Panel, circa 1930
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A fine and large semi-antique circa 1930 Indonesian batik finely-woven cotton panel from Cirebon, West Java having blue and white "Mega Mendung" or "Chinese Cloud" wax resist dyed pa...
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Indonesian Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Swedish Kilim Vintage By IS (Ingegerd Silow) 1916-2005
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a Vintage Swedish kilim woven circa 1920-1950 and it measures 230 X 164 cm. The design of this kilim is attributed to Ingegerd Silow, one of the most influential designers in...
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Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Silk Lawon Ceremonial Shawl, Palembang, Sumatra. A narrow rectangular silk textile dyed in 2 colors by the tritik (stitched and gathered resist) process having a crisp delineation of a magenta diamond...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Antique 1920s Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Garden Design, Wool, 7' x 8'
Located in New York, NY
This Persian garden design Bakhtiari carpet in handspun wool and vegetable dyes showcases a fluid yet geometric composition with earthy colors of blue, green, cream, deep red and nav...
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Persian Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool

Japanese Art Deco Ikat Silk Meisen Kimono
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking and well preserved Japanese Meisen kimono hand-sewn from woven Ikat Silk circa 1920-40s (Taisho to Showa period). The kosode style kimono (sma...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Tangka Painting of Manifestations of Padmasambhava Tibet, 20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A TANGKA PAINTING OF MANIFESTATIONS OF PADMASAMBHAVA TIBET, 20TH CENTURY He appears as the Dorje Drolo. He rides a fierce tigress, and brandishes a vajra in his right hand and a rit...
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Tibetan International Style Early 20th Century Textiles

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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 diagonal patterned stripe...
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Indonesian Tribal Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Chinese Quadrilobe Fabric Pillow with Embroidery
Located in Chicago, IL
This Chinese pillow was hand crafted by an artisan of the Republic Era (1912–1949). Constructed in the style of traditional ceramic or wood headrest, this pillow has an hour glass fo...
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Chinese Qing Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Silk

Antique Large Moorish Silk Textile Granada Spain Islamic Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Large Moorish Silk Textile Granada, Islamic Spain. Spanish Moorish Woven Tapestry Granada Spain Islamic Art. From Granada, Islamic Spain, fabulou...
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Spanish Moorish Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Persian Kalamkar Hand-Blocked Tapestry Textile Isfahan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An absolutely gorgeous example of the traditional Antique Persian hand-blocked tapestry textile. Persian Kalamkar (Qalamkar or Ghalamkar) woodblock print textile is from the great ci...
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Asian Islamic Early 20th Century Textiles

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Linen

Vintage Banjara Ethnic Embroidered Chaakla with Mirrors, Wall Hanging, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A beautiful vintage Indian textile from Gujarat. India – Gujarat floss silk embroidery Chalka folk art textile, vintage wall hanging. Antique Banjara Embroidered Chaakla textile with Mirrors, Wall Hanging, India. Banjara tribal Chaakla textile wall decor, India. This handwoven base cloth is embellished with mirrors and hand embroidery work. Antique Textile Folk art. Great piece of textile for framing or hanging on the wall. This piece was made for personal use, and was well used. Embroidered ceremonial cloth, square hanging folk art...
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Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Textiles

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Linen, Silk

Antique Chinese Textile Rug 6' x 7'
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Textile Rug, Size: 6' x 7'
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Rare Large Japanese Velvet Yuzen-Birodo Wall Tapestry
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese wall-hanging tapestry made from resistant dye painted cut and uncut velvet (the technique is known as yūzen birodo in Japanese). T...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk, Velvet

Japanese Gold Maru Silk Obi
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Gold Maru Silk Obi Lovely Japanese Obi (sash) Gold, Black, and Cream Silk woven into a Mountain and Pine-needle Scene Fabulous as runner on table as shown in close-up image or, ...
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Japanese Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

19th C. Suzani Bukhara Uzbekistan Antique Embroidered Islamic Art Textile Susani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous antique 19th C. Suzani from Bukhara Uzbekistan embroidered with swaying floral branches and flowers. Museum quality collectible antique hand embroidered Islamic Art textile called Susani or Suzani. Very fine art work embroidered with silk thread in many shades of green were used (sacred color in Islam it is the color of Paradise), and shades of pink from light pink to red to fuchsia. The yarns are organic vegetable dyed. The piece was made in different pieces that were put together. This antique Islamic folk art piece was embroidered in the city of Bokhara, on the Silk Road. The uses are limitless however, they are often used as wall hangings, table covers, sofa cover throw, bed spreads and upholstery fabric. A similar Susani is on display at the Museum of Islamic Art in Shangri LA Doris Duke Home is Hawai. Suzani (embroidery) from the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, late 19th century, cotton with silk threads, Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. Condition: There were some repair on the piece. the piece is not lined, shows some wear. Please check pictures and video for more condition. Dimensions: 69 in. x 50 in. The Silk Road Bukhara: Like scattered pearls along the vast expanse of the Great Silk Road, the cities of Uzbekistan glisten radiantly under the unforgiving sun. This nation, nestled in a picturesque oasis, holds a treasure trove of historical artifacts, owing to its advantageous position at the heart of the ancient Silk Road network. In the year 138 BC, a transformative era commenced as China graciously opened its borders to trade, giving rise to caravans that embarked upon this illustrious route. These trading pathways served as conduits not only for the exchange of goods and craftsmanship but also for the intermingling of cultures, beliefs, and wisdom. Even today, within the ancient walls of cities like Samarkand, one can still discern the echoes of bustling voices, the melodious jingle of camel harnesses...
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Uzbek Islamic Early 20th Century Textiles

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Linen

1920's Indian Gujarati Rabari Kutch Silk Embroidered Ethnic Textile with Mirror
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique 1920's Indian Gujarati handmade ethnic textile wall hanging Banjara tapestry with mirrors, embroidered with silk thread work. Embroidered ethnic Rabari Kutch textile, India c...
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Indian Sultanabad Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Linen, Silk

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese textile panel with embroidered picture work circa late Meiji period (1900s) presented in a gilt wood frame with silk mat. The work de...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Antique Chinese Textile 0' 5'' x 0' 22''
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Textile, Size: 0' 5'' x 0' 22''
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Chinese Antique Early 20th Century Textiles

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Metal

Vintage Pichhavai Painting of Krishna with Female Gopis Dancing
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large Vintage Pichhavai Painting of Krishna with Female Gopis Dancing. Colorful Pichhavai hand painted on cotton cloth, circa 1940, depicting a scene from the life of Krishna, in a garden setting. One of a kind Pichhavai painting of Krishna with female Gopis dancing, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dresses play off against the vegetative forms, adding a lively pattern to the whole composition green and black border with stylized floral motifs on a blue ground, border composed of meandering leafy vines and multicolored flowers. A Pichhavai painting depicting Krishna, represented in multiple places with female Gopis dancing and offering, great colors, the composition is enclosed in a lush green forest and the colors of the dresses in yellow and oranges play off against the vegetative forms, adding a lively pattern to the whole floral composition, with a colorful Gopis and worshipers. A beautiful antique early 20th century Pichhavai painting depicting Krishna represented in multiple places with Gopi dancing. This piece is all hand painted in pastel colors. It is believed that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants even him. Therefore, she is the supreme goddess of all and together they are called as Radha-Krishna. Gouache on cloth. Rajasthan Jaipur, Indian, Himalayan and Southeast Asian Decorative Art. One of a kind hand-painted. Some damages on the corners. Not framed will be shipped rolled. Dimensions height: 47.25 in. width: 36.5 in. A Picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine. The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. One of a kind large size painting on cloth depicting the story of Krishna from a young age. Hand Made painting on cloth.This is an exceptional example including quality of line and design. Not framed, will be shipped rolled. Hand painted in India Lord Krishna Beautiful Hand Painted Indian Traditional Religious pichwai with gopis .... "Maharaas" Maharas is one of the wonderful pastimes of Shri Krishna. It was conceived by the Gopis in Vrindavan in the month of Margashirsha. The gopis worshiped Goddess Katyayani continuously for one month on the sands of Yamuna in Vrindavan and chanted daily. Lord Krishna had to come because of his love and penance. Krishna created Maharas by holding different forms with each gopi there The A picchawai is a large-scale temple hanging made for temporary use in a Pushti Marg shrine. The Pushti Marg (Path of Grace) is a Hindu sect that focuses on the worship of Krishna. Pichhwai paintings...
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Indian Folk Art Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese textile panel with embroidery needlework circa late Meiji period (1900s) presented in a gilt wood frame with silk mat. The work depic...
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Japanese Meiji Antique Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk, Wood

Antique Leather Purple Velvet Suede Mughal Raj Moorish Shoes Gold Embroidered
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Leather and purple velvet suede Mughal Moorish Turkish Shoes with Gold Embroidered. A pair of rare late 19th century early 20th hand stitched and...
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Turkish Moorish Early 20th Century Textiles

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Metallic Thread

Antique Chinese Chinoiserie Silk Embroidered Floral Panel Table Runner
Located in Dayton, OH
Large antique framed Chinese black silk folk art textile / tapestry panel or table runner embroidered with brown, gold and blue flowers / leaves. ...
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Chinoiserie Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Antique Ivory Paneled Lampshade
Located in Malibu, CA
Intricate paneled lampshade in antique ivory with 8 panels surrounding a small spider top. Four of the eight panels have draped panels, each panel trim...
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Victorian Early 20th Century Textiles

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Fabric

Large Vintage Mughal Raj Silk Painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large vintage Mughal silk painting of a Maharaja Royal Procession, two royal couples on elephant, probably a wedding procession with servant walki...
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Indian Anglo Raj Early 20th Century Textiles

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Textile

Antique Chinese Pink Peony Carpet
Located in Chicago, IL
Taking months or even years to create, this antique area rug from the 1920s is hand-knotted of soft wool colored by natural dyes in a pastel palette of pink, tan, gold and off-white....
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Chinese Art Deco Vintage Early 20th Century Textiles

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Wool, Cotton

Rare Japanese Woven Ikat Child Kimono Nemaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and well preserved Japanese woven child's kimono circa early 20th century (end of Meiji period). The small kimono was a great example of Nemaki (...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Antique Otafuku Ikat Textile of Masks and Fans
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Antique Otafuku IKAT Textile of Masks and Fans Antique IKAT 4 Panel Futon Cover of Otafuku Masks and Fans. Hand stitched together. Hand Woven Indigo Dyed Cotton. This 4 Panel ...
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Japanese Showa Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Japanese Vintage Indigo Woven Ikat Kasuri Textile Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese hand-woven panel with indigo blue background with white ikat chevron and diamond pattern. Sewn together from four loom-woven narrower stripes, the large panel was likely a...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton

Japanese Fisherman Festival Kimono with Tsutsugaki Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese festival Kimono robe circa late 19th to early 20th century (end of Meiji Period) for fishing ritual. Made in a cotton fabric, the kimono was elaborately decorated by Tsuts...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Cotton, Linen

Red China Embroidered Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Red china embroidered panel, all lined for reinforcement. The embroidery is in silk. Interesting price for closing activities.
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Chinese Other Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Japanese Silk Textile by Iida Takashimaya Company
Located in Christchurch, GB
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this charming Meiji period 1868-1912 embroidery of a chin dog aside a spray of peacock feathers and by one of the most famous textile company’s of the period, the Iida Takashimaya company, the breathtaking and simply captivating detail of the silkwork demonstrates some of the finest possible stitching methods available at that time and not surpassed to this day, the silk picture is cushioned and housed within its original black lacquered wood frame and importantly bearing the original and scarce Iida Takashimaya factory label to the reverse, an absolute masterpiece from a golden period of textile production, this picture would light up the wall of any room particularly your Japanese themed space . Provenance : UK Collection . Featured in – 2020 Vision of an enlightened ruler exhibition – plate 39 Literature : There is little doubt that a major part of the phenomenon of Japanese works of art exploding onto the worldwide stage leading up to and during the Meiji period was bought about by the Textile manufacturers of Kyoto, the most recognized of which will undoubtedly be the Nishimura company, founded in Kyoto in 1670 as textile traders, It was the 12th generation manager Nishimura Sozayemon (1855-1935) aged just 17 and remarkably adopted into the family as the son of a Chinese scholar who took the company to its dizzy heights. As early as 1873 just one year into his tenure the company were exhibiting at expositions and even during that early period the company picked up significant awards and medals with recognition both nationally and overseas , particularly in Paris in 1878 , thereafter the factory moved to new premises in Kyoto , presumably having outgrown their original site , this move coincided with the building of the new Imperial palace in Tokyo where Nishimura were commissioned to provide 64 embroidered wall panels...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Silk

Japanese Two-Piece Indigo Asa Kyogen Festival Costume Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A two-piece Japanese festival costume based on Kyogen theater performance circa late 19th century (Meiji Period). The matching assemble consists of an oversize jacket (Suo) and a pai...
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Japanese Meiji Early 20th Century Textiles

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Linen

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