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Place of Origin: Indian
embroidered table cloth
Located in Brecht, BE
a lovely hand-embroidered table cloth, 200 x 200 cm ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$3,354
Vintage Wooden Indian Toy Horse on Wheels
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage wooden Indian toy horse on wheels, circa 1970s. The piece has a latch in the front that allows you to rotate the top portion open to a hidden sto...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 19th Century polychrome painted wooden Indian figures.
It’s likely that these figures were brought back to Britain from India as ...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Antique Painted Indian Dog Gates Wall Hanging
Located in Centennial, CO
A charming pair of antique Indian teak "dog gates" with iron bars from the early 20th century that were skillfully repainted at some point with elephant and l...
Category
1920s Folk Art Vintage Indian Folk Art
Materials
Iron
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Cloud White and Dark Ivory, Textured Linear Pattern
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Elevate your space with this 9' x 12' Jaipur hand-knotted wool rug, crafted in soft cloud white and dark ivory. Showcasing a subtle linear pattern, this rug combines traditional craf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Classical Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Anglo Indian Brass and Hardwood Chest
Located in San Mateo, CA
Anglo Indian hardwood campaign or dowry chest. This has brass straps, handles and large hinges on the interior. The lock has the original key. The chest is in good condition. It show...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Silk Trellis Ashwood & Honey 180 Round cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This handwoven rug is a luxurious and sleek masterpiece, making it an exceptional addition to your living space. This rectangular rug boasts a sophisticated design in an exquisite co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique hardwood carved Goddes statue from India, 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An antique carved hardwood statue depicting a goddes with child on her arm
The statue has a very rich aged using patina and traces
This statue is dating from the 18th century but pro...
Category
18th Century Tribal Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Naga Konyak double fish tail trophy necklace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century
Made of old glass beads with a bronze adornment in the shape of a double fish tail.
Provenance:
- Collection Rinck Hollnberger, Munic...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Bronze
Two Naga hunting trophy chains
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nagaland, North-east India, early 20th century
Probably made from dogteeth.
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Shell, Beads, Teeth
Hand Painted Elephant in Gold Regalia on Paper, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful hand painted portrait of an elephant in full Indian wedding regalia. The animal is shown mid-stride and is covered in a green, red, and gold cloth. A blue and gold styliz...
Category
20th Century Anglo-Indian Indian Folk Art
Materials
Gold
$300 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ghee serving jug. An Indian, hardwood tribal libation cup or decorative candle nozzle, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860.
Fascinatingly naive treen...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Midcentury Folk Art Shiva Trimurti Wood Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Indian hardwood Shiva Trimurti sculpture is intricately hand carved with three sides of the face of Lord Shiva, one of the 3 major Gods of the Hindu...
Category
20th Century Tribal Indian Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
$1,600 Sale Price
33% Off
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India
Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Paper Mache Rhino Sculpture Figure
Located in Asheville, NC
Adorable vintage paper mache rhino from India. See images for details
Category
Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$135 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Indian Agra Carpet, Hunting Rugs, Oriental Rugs, Red, Gold, Ivory, Brown
Located in Port Washington, NY
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of any 19th century Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well-made heavy durable rugs and are considered the best of Indian rugs.
...
Category
Late 19th Century Agra Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$15,999 Sale Price
20% Off
Naga TOTEM, North-East India, 19th Century
Located in Mexico City, MX
Coming from the area of influence of the Naga people, this stunning piece is an extraordinary example of their cultural views. The Nagas are a conglomeration of different tribes nati...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Nordic Enigma Ashwood & Mauve 300x420 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This hand knotted rug transcends the ordinary, becoming a statement piece that redefines the aesthetic of your living space. The color palette of Ashwood and Mauve sets the stage for...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Indian Suzani-Inspired Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
This vibrant vintage Indian hand-embroidered textile draws inspiration from Persian Suzanis, reinterpreted through a distinctly South Asian lens. A grid of large, bold floral medalli...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Indian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Sipahi Bristol Blue & Golden Glow 120X270 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
The Sipahi rug from AD 100 Designer Pavitra Rajaram’s collection Majnun for is more than just a floor covering; it's a poignant tapestry of history. Drawing inspiration from Afghan d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Silk
South Indian India Rajasthan Signed Minature Painting of Village Desert Scene
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, intricately detailed, and boldly colored South Indian miniature painting of village life in Rajasthan, India. These paintings are also known as Rajput paintings and/or Rajasthani...
Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paint
Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
Category
19th Century Tribal Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Tribal Rajasthani Multi-Color Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury handwoven multi-color cotton Dhurrie tribal rug with deer designs on each end. Hand knotted with fringe, Rajasthan, India, circa 1940s-1950s.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Indian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton
Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Milking Cow
Located in New York, NY
Antique late 19th Century Indian Kalighat natural pigment watercolor painting of Krishna milking a cow under a Pipal tree. The cow is smiling at Krishna, with divine love. The cosmic dance of life represented in a symbolic message within the painting.
Framed in gold painted carved wood frame under glass.
Origins of Kalighat painting
According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool Ivory Modern Moroccan & Tribal
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into a world of refined aesthetics with this handwoven rug from our Aprezo collection. The defining feature of this wool rug is its subtle yet engaging pattern, creating a visua...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Antique Ethnic Brass Traditional Anklet Bracelet from India Vide Poche
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Dhokra art old ethnic tribal brass traditional ankle bracelet from India, repurposed as ashtrays ,catchall, or vide poche.
Handcrafted of a hollow band of heavy brass decorated with chevron repoussé banding and lost wax granulation.
The brass inner plate was later added to use the bracelet as a small ashtray.
The closure was a push pin mechanism that was closed.
India, circa 1920s.
Measure: 7"5 D x 2" H.
"Dhokra is an ancient folk art tradition prevalent in India in the eastern states of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Dhokra craft objects are made through the process of non-ferrous metal casting using the lost-wax casting technique, which is one of the earliest and most advanced methods of metal casting known to human civilization. Its roots can be traced back 4500 years to the ancient city of Mohenjodaro in the Indus Valley Civilization.
The name Dokra or Dhokra was used to indicate a group of craftsmen of nomadic type from the Dhokra Damar tribe, scattered over the regions of Bengal, Orisa and Madhya Pradash, whose wares were identified by their beautifully shaped and decorated metal products. The enchanting Dhokra art objects have motifs inspired by indigenous folk...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo Raj Indian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Indian Portrait of a Prince
Located in Greenwich, CT
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper. A young prince is seated in a palace courtyard under a canopy receiving a party of noblemen. His ministers stand behind him, wearing peaked turbans with floral patterns, their gestures conveying their welcoming demeanor towards the noblemen. The guests are wearing red and blue turbans...
Category
1830s Other Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
$25,000
Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850.
Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category
Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Fruitwood
Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Raj large hand-hammered and hand-painted metal vessel, originally used to collect waters of the three sacred rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna Sarasvati.
This large jug is much more than...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Indian Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Intricate Hand Carved, Vintage Asian Mid-Century Wooden Scalloped Printing Block
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Splendidly intricately hand carved large wooden heavyweight printing block from Asia
Traditionally used for hand held block printing ink or dye to textiles and paper
Fully function...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Indian Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Indian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
A Finely Carved Gandhara Head of ‘Atlas’
Located in London, GB
A Finely Carved Gandhara Head of ‘Atlas’
Grey schist
India
3rd - 4th Centuries AD
SIZE: 19cm high, 11cm wide, 12.5cm deep - 7½ ins high, 4¼ ins wide, 5 ...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Schist
Wooden Mask, Himachal Pradesh, North India, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Wooden Mask, Karnataka, India, Mid-20th Century
Carved wood with fur and pigment decoration.
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
$352 Sale Price
36% Off
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Lime Twist and Burnt Olive Contemporary Abstract Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Infuse your space with a vibrant touch using this hand-knotted 8' x 10' Jaipur rug in refreshing lime twist and burnt olive hues. Crafted from high-quality wool, this rug features a ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Revival Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Large Vintage Indian Textile with Custom Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Indian block printed textiles from the 1940s-1960s have been sewn together in colorful patches with rows of running stitch embellish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Indian Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood
Pearly Shores Ivory & Beige 240x300 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embrace exquisite artistry and a touch of nature with this hand knotted rug from our Thyme collection. This magnificent piece, crafted from the finest wool, features a beautiful inte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool Grey & Black Modern Abstract Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Seeking a rug that effortlessly elevates your space? Introducing this modern rug , meticulously crafted in rural India. Its medium gray ground color and nickel border create a sophis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Located in London, GB
Pair Antique 19th Century Indian Miniature Mica Paintings C.1830
Indian Company School
A pair of 19th Century Indian mica gouache paintings on mica.
Depicting the water carrier and of a Purdah bullock...
Category
19th Century Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Mughal Moorish Gold and Red Embroidered Leather Shoes
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moorish Middle Eastern gold and red leather embroidered shoes.
Ceremonial Royal leather wedding slippers, embroidered with gold thread.
Aladdin, Ali Baba Arabic geni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Agra Indian Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Located in Leesburg, VA
Collection of 3 South Asian Antique Architectural Fragments on Stands
Anonymous
Southern Asia, probably India; first-half of the 20th c...
Category
Early 20th Century Archaistic Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Natural White and Sea Green, Modern Geometric Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 6' x 9' Jaipur hand-knotted wool rug, in natural white and sea green, brings a fresh, modern touch to any space. Its geometric design adds visual interest while maintaining a mi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Indian Agra Carpet
Located in Port Washington, NY
Agra rugs are the most highly sought after of the 19th century antique Indian rugs today. Agra rugs were extremely well made heavy durable rugs and are considered the best of Indian ...
Category
Early 20th Century Agra Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
$10,000 Sale Price
49% Off
Brass Repousse Rose Water Perfume Sprinkler Bottle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Brass repousse decorative collectible rose, orange water perfume sprinkler bottle.
Brass hammered and chase design.
They are used to spray rose water on gue...
Category
Mid-20th Century Moorish Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Hand Carved African Teak Tribal masks
Located in Southall, GB
This large hand-carved African tribal mask showcases intricate craftsmanship with its beaten copper and tin plate detailing, enhanced by vibrant shell mosaic accents. Such masks ofte...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Teak
$1,137 / item
Black Leather Stuffed Elephant Toy
By Dimitri Omersa
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-sewn black leather stuffed elephant figurine toy.
He will make a wonderful gift for anyone who loves elephants.
In the style of Dimitri Omersa'...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Leather
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India
A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
Category
Late 19th Century Tribal Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Parrot on Perch Sculptural Wall Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and whimsy, this sculptural wall mirror will add style and fun to your décor. Ideal for that unique touch of style in those unexpected areas of your home. Bohemian and glamou...
Category
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Indian Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$200 Sale Price
27% Off
Infinity Horizon Capri & Peacock Blue 150x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a celestial journey with this modern hand-tufted rug, a tapestry of the cosmos. Like a masterpiece painting, it envisions an unseen world where pastel hues merge with elusi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
18th Century Hindu Deity Statue
Located in Pasadena, TX
18th century poly-chrome statue depicting Hindu Deity. This 18th century statue is made of painted clay, plaster and wood.
Category
Mid-18th Century Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Hardwood
Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Bamboo Silk Beige & Brown Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Embark on a visual journey akin to the gradual decline of civilizations with our hand-knotted rug, an ode to modern design. The patterns within this masterpiece create a sense of dis...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Colorful Patchwork Tapestry
Located in Malibu, CA
Colorful patchwork textile with 20 intricate squares, handmade from India.
Use as wall hanging, bedspread or throw.
Category
20th Century Folk Art Indian Folk Art
Materials
Textile
$486 Sale Price
30% Off
Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White & Black Skull & Snake
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Indian Diablo, 2024
Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting
As the first art-glass studio and one-o...
Category
2010s Post-Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Intricate Bronze Detailed Doors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressive antique carved Indian double doors, Made of solid wood and metal with intricate bronze detailed. Absolutely stunning carved wood. It could be used as a garden gate or as a...
Category
19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Kashmiri Decorated Bowl
Located in Southampton, GB
Kashmiri Bowl, with papier mache, hand painted decoration with black lacquer.
Kashmir, circa 1920.
Diameter - 39cm.
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Category
20th Century Indian Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Jaipur Rugs 10X14 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool & Bamboo Silk Beige & Brown Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into modern elegance with our hand-knotted rug, harmonizing soft gray and antique white in a contemporary masterpiece. It blends mesh textures and creates a serene atmosphere. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Silk
19th Century Carved Indian Carnival God Figure, Polychrome Paint on Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Interesting 19th century carved figure with polychrome decoration. Unique coloration and dance position with arm raised.
Considerable losses consistent with age, but flaking seems ...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
$3,840 Sale Price
20% Off
Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk & Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Indian Folk Art
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Huelandite over Quartz from Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Located in New York, NY
From Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India
Unusual red-pink crystals of heulandite on matrix covered with translucent, colorless quartz crystals
Measures: Weight: 1.2 lbs, Dimensions: 7 ...
Category
2010s Indian Folk Art
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal
Hand-Knotted Wool Rug in Winter White and Snow White, Elegant Minimalist Design
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This 4' x 5' hand-tufted wool rug from Jaipur Rugs features a serene palette of winter white and snow white, designed for a sophisticated minimalist look. Crafted by master artisans,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
Jaipur Rugs 6X9 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Silk Blue Transitional Vintage
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of our hand-knotted rug, a seamless blend of wool and silk thoughtfully curated exclusively for you. The medium taupe base, reminiscent of ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tibetan Indian Folk Art
Materials
Wool
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