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Item Ships From: Continental US
Traditional Silk Throw Pillow Cover, Hand Embroidered Cushion Cover. 19"x19"
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
21st Century Hand Embroidered Silk Suzani Cushion Cover from Uzbekistan
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
Antique Spanish Rug, in Room Size, W/ Diamond Design
Located in New York, NY
Antique Spanish rug, Room size, circa 1920
A one-of-a-kind antique Spanish Carpet, hand-knotted with short wool pile. This beautiful rug features a diamond design allover the ivor...
Category
1920s Spanish Vintage Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rare Bold Indigo Sumba Textile
Located in New York, NY
Antique indigo and white textile from Sumba. The perfect size to wear as a shawl. Mythical characters, horses and birds intermingle in this graphic textile. Ikat is an ancient techni...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
19"x19" Home Decor Hand Embroidered Cotton Silk Cushion Cover in Cream and Blue
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
19"x19" Decorative Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover in Cream, Red and Green
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
19"x19" Traditional Silk Embroidery Cushion Cover, Handmade Suzani Lace Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
Chinese "Golden Dragon" Imperial Silk Robe, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
Exquisite embroidery creates a fantastical backdrop for the mystical dragons that adorn this 19th-century Chinese robe. Depicted with great detail and fancy, golden dragons twist and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Traditional Silk Suzani Throw Pillow, 19"x19" Hand Embroidered Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
18"x24" Suzani Pillow Case, Hand Embroidered Lace Pillow, Silk Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Linen
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
Uzbek Suzani Fabric Throw Pillow, Embroidered Cotton & Silk Cushion Cover
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
Framed Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidery 24LP111
Located in Pomona, CA
Originally purchased from Hong Kong, this Chinese antique embroidery presented in a museum quality. This textile was a roundel design likely from the center front of a noble woman's...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
$712 Sale Price
25% Off
Vintage Japanese Gauze Kimono with Embroidery Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese formal Kimono made with a very fine black linen gauze augmented with applied modern circle pattern. The garment was hand-stitched and dated to circa 1930-50s. The black ga...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Linen
17"x17" Decorative Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover from Uzbekistan
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
Framed Japanese Antique Phoenix Dragon Embroidery Tapestry Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A visually stunning Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s-1900s late Meiji period, presented with a linen matt with gold trim in a gilt wood frame. The design showcases a flying p...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment
By Mariano Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th C. Islamic Textile Ottoman Empire Silver Metallic Threads Antique Fragment.
Early 19th century antique Islamic Ottoman Empire metallic threads embroidered silk textile.
Antique oriental byzantine textile depicting embroidered flowers depicting branches filled-in with silk floss threads creating an intricate embroidered pattern.
On two of the corners, the antique textile...
Category
19th Century Turkish Islamic Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique African Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included. Large collection available. ...
Category
2010s Organic Modern Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Metal
18"x17" Colorful Silk Embroidered Suzani Cushion Cover, Colorful Lace Pillow
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
21st Century and Contemporary Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
$68 Sale Price
70% Off
1.7x6.2 Ft Handmade Suzani Table Runner, Embroidered Cotton & Silk Wall Hanging
Located in Spring Valley, NY
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
2010s Uzbek Suzani Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$299 Sale Price
25% Off
Signed Framed Asian Weaving With Flycatcher Bird Pair Theme
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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...
Category
20th Century Asian Chinoiserie Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Textile, Wood
Japanese Signed Stamped Hand Drawn Silk Obi Sash Belt with Crow, Mid-1900
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful handmade vintage silk Obi sash/ belt featuring a rather unique hand-drawn scene with a crow and trees.
Signed and stamped by the artist...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Hand Dyed Cotton Batik Slendang (Selendang), Java. A length of cotton fabric used as a shoulder cloth, hand dyed in three colors: the base dyed golden yellow overall then a v...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Other Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Embroidered Miao Baby Carrier Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
The connection between love and embroidery is nowhere stronger than among the minority peoples of China. Hand-stitched by a mother herself or gifted by the women in her family, the t...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Folk Art Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Cotton
Antique Ikat Silk Robe
Located in New York, NY
Antique Ikat silk robe. Late 19th century large brilliantly coloured silk rare striped pattern in fuschia, purple, blue, acid green, yellow and soft pink fro...
Category
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Japanese Antique Fukusa Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Fukusa panel circa late 19th-early 20th century of Meiji Period. The front was beautifully decorated with Yuzen-zome, a labor intensive resist-dye technique invested by an artist monk Miyazaki Yuzensai (1654 -1736) of Edo period. The front cover likely depicts a scene from the Tale of Genji, showing a nobleman and his servant pays a visit to a lady in a fenced thatch-roof house under a high peak. The details of blossom trees and pines, as well as the characters, and scenery with a gradual color are astounding. It is telling that the Yuzen dying was used such an mastery.
The piece has a red silk backing and still retains two red tassels on the lower corners as well as decorative stitches along the edges. There is a patched design on the back likely a Mon symbol (family crest).
Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Elegant Moroccan Caftan in Blue Metallic Floral Brocade
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Fabric
$680 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Sultanabad Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen, Silk
Japanese Antique Fusuka Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk Fukusa panel circa late 19th-early 20th century of Meiji Period. The front was beautifully decorated with Yuzen-zome, a labor intensive resist-dye technique invested by an artist monk Miyazaki Yuzensai (1654 -1736) of Edo period. The auspicious composition features a group of red-crown cranes, the symbol of longevity. Three of them perch on the rock by the ocean (East Sea) an two of them are in flight. Additionally, two egrets frolic in the wave. Yuzen dying was used extensively to showcase the amazing details such as the waves and the gradual coloring effect. Embroidery was used sparsely to highlight areas such as the legs of the crane to render it more dimensional details.
The piece has a red silk backing and still retains four blue tassels on corners as well as decorative stitches along the edges.
Fukusa is a traditional Japanese textile...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Brocade, Silk
Ikat and Embroidery Textile Panel from Sumatra Indonesia
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Indonesia textile panel professionally presented on a linen canvas. It can be taken off from the canvas for easy and economical shipping upon req...
Category
20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Embroidered Textile Tapestry Bed Spread from India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large textile, tapestry or bed cover, embroidered and mirrored, black back ground with safran and white floral decor.
Batik printed and embroidered.
Great as a wall hanging or bed co...
Category
20th Century Indian Moorish Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
An Oushak Carpet, Turkish Rugs, Handmade Oriental Rugs, Gold, Green, Pink, Ivory
Located in Port Washington, NY
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Turkish Oushak Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Wool
$23,999 Sale Price
38% Off
Moorish Paisley Woodblock Printed Textile Wall Hanging
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Meiji Period Japanese Indigo Double Ikat Futon Cover
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Meiji period Japanese Indigo double ikat futon cover
Japanese futon cover, a double ikat pattern in four panels depicting Kumamoto Castle with im...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Fine Japanese Embroidery Silk Fukusa Kabuki Story Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Japanese silk embroidery Fukusa panel circa 1890-1910s toward the end of Meiji Period. The spectacular needlework on this piece is a tour-de-force showcasing a scene from Kabuki th...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Linen, Silk
Japanese Woven Ikat and Stenciled Summer Usumono Kimono Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is a “Natsu No Kimono” (summer kimono) also called “Usumono" (thin clothes) dated from late Meiji Period circa late 19th to early 20th century. This well-preserved garment w...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Linen
Framed Japanese Oshi-E Textile Art Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On offer is the last one of the set of seven framed Japanese textile art called Oshi-E circa Meiji Period (1868-1912). This rare set consists ...
Category
1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Giltwood, Silk
Moroccan Caftan Gold Damask Embroidered, Vintage, 1960s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Mariano Fortuny
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage Moroccan Caftan, gold silk damask gold threads trim, Circa 1960's
The light gold damask kaftan was entirely finish by hand.
One of a kind...
Category
1960s Moroccan Moorish Vintage Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Metallic Thread, Gold
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Japanese Silk Meisen Kimono with Geometrical Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Japanese formal silk Kimono in an "ink green" color with striking geometrical design. The garment is hand-stitched Meisen kimono from a crepe l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique Japanese Embroidery Tapestry Panel Edo Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Japanese silk embroidery tapestry circa 18th century Edo period. Possibly an altar tablecloth originally, the embroidered textile pane...
Category
18th Century Japanese Edo Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
$3,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Exhibited Framed Fine Chinese Embroidery Silk Panel Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine embroidered silk panel in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundation of San Francisco February 8th - Mar...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Silk Lumbar Pillow Embellished with Beads, India
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Decorative Ivory color accent lumbar pillow hand embroidered and embellished with sequins and beads.
Vanilla Dupioni silk with gold, red and green beads flower designs.
Down insert...
Category
Mid-20th Century Indian Moorish Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Late Meiji Period Sleeping Kimono / Yogi, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late Meiji Period sleeping Kimono / Yogi, Japan
Yogi are a type of oversized sleeping kimono traditionally used in Japan. This kimono would have b...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Tribal Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Framed Tibetan Thankga of Amitabha
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Tibetan Thankga depicting Amitabha and surrounding deities, circa late 19th century. The center Amitabha is in a meditation form holding a black beggar's bowl. In the Mahayana Tradition of Buddhism, Amitabha is a celestial Buddha: the Buddha of Infinite Light and the principal Buddha in Pure Land Buddhism, a branch of East Asian Buddhism...
Category
Late 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Wood, Paint
Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Textile Block Printed 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage large square Isfahan block printed cotton hand printed fabric bedspread or wall Hanging Textile or table cloth.
Isfahan Ghalamkar Persian Paisley Kalamkari textile hand block...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Islamic Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Early 20th Century American Quilt ( 5'3" x 6'5'' - 160 x 195 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century American Quilt ( 5'3" x 6'5'' - 160 x 195 )
Category
1910s American Vintage Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
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 Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Rare Bold indigo Cotton Sumba Textile
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful soft Ikat, with stunning seven inch tassels, 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. Myt...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Moroccan Kaftan 1970s Red and Gold Floral Brocade Caftan Maxi Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in North Hollywood, CA
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Brocade
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Framed Chinese Embroidered and Appliqued Silk Collar Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A silk collar from China dated to late Qing Dynasty circa 19th century. Known as Yunjian (Cloud Shoulder or Cloud Collar), this multi-lobed textile piece was a detachable collar worn around the shoulders as part of the traditional Chinese garment accessory. With its origin dated back to the Han Dynasty and being used until the end of Qing Dynasty, the form evolves with time, but much of the ornamentation and fundamental symbolism remains the same.
This striking example features a two-tiered design with eight lobes on each circle, all of which are variations of the shape of auspicious "ruyi", which represents the head of Lingzhi mushroom, a symbol of longevity. The inner lobes were made with appliqued patchwork of colorful silk. The outer lobes feature elaborate embroidery of assortment of colorful flowers, scrolling ribbons and butterfly, using mostly long and short satin stitches. The borders and outlines of the designs were lineated with metallic threads buddled in chain stitches. Small black pearls were used to link the piece together and most of them still remain.
In Qing Dynasty, the silk collar with high quality was worn by noble or aristocratic women. The red color and the lotus boy symbol indicate that it was most likely part of the fashion accouterment worn during wedding ceremony.
The collar is beautifully float mounted within a double conforming mat in a giltwood frame and wood backing. A stunningly presented period piece with story to tell.
Reference: For a collection of Chinese embroidered collars...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Vintage Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic Beaded Textile India Framed
By Rajhastani
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage hand made Gujarat Saurashta Ethnic beadead textile India.
Hand Beaded Guarat Indian panel textile framed in a lucite box.
Amazing work of hand beading by Chakla Indian, Gujarat state, Saurashtra or Kutch region.
Such a nice piece of visual interest, and a beautiful acquisition for any textile lover.
Vintage Chakla hand-embroidered wall hanging, Rabari of Gujarat Beadwork, Patchwork.
The method of work is a tri-bead system (tran moti-no thansiya), worked row-by-row, three beads being taken up at each stitch; on the return row, the stitching of the beads moves forward one position, so that as the work progresses row-by-row a close rhomboid network is formed.The beadwork is set into a frame of applique silk material
Manufacturing Process: Handmade
Materials: Cotton, silk.
Period: Late 19th/ early 20th century.
Most native beadwork...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Chinese Kesi Panel, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
A Chinese silk embroidered kesi panel, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
12 inches wide by 40 inches tall
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Glass, Wood
Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century. The square rank badge is known in Chinese ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk
Antique Rattan Woven Qing Dynasty Pillow
Located in Yonkers, NY
A 19th century Qing Dynasty rattan woven opium pillow from an antique opium bed created in China. This small decorative antique accent piece has two ...
Category
19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Rattan
$750 / item
Late 19th Century Chinese Wool & Silk Dragon Embroidery (2'10" x 4' - 86 x 122)
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th Century Chinese Wool & Silk Dragon Embroidery
2'10" x 4' - 86 x 122
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Oushak Carpet, Oriental Rug, Handmade Grey, Muted Shrimp, Soft Creams
Located in Port Washington, NY
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Turkish Oushak Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Wool
$18,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Arabian Mughal Leather Shoes with Gold Embroidered Curled Toe
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Arabian Mughal leather shoes with gold embroidered curled toe.
Amazing vintage Mughal Middle Eastern Moorish gold embroidered shoes with gold t...
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Islamic Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Leather
Framed Antique Chinese Embroidery Textile Qing Dynasty Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
A piece of beautiful antique textile fragments from China, circa 19th century Qing dynasty, artistically displayed in a giltwood frame with contrasting teal blue color cloth matts. O...
Category
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Silk, Giltwood
Japanese Horse Trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, Cotton, Meiji Period
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Japanese horse trapping, "Uma-No-Haragake", Tsutsugaki, cotton, Meiji period
This type of haragake is called yuiage ("tied up"). The central portion covered the belly of the horse an...
Category
20th Century Japanese Meiji Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Antique Large Japanese Futon Cover with Resist Yuzen Dye
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large unframed Japanese Futonji textile art circa late 19th century toward the end of the Meiji period. Seamed together from four vertical sections of cotton in deep indigo color, ...
Category
1890s Japanese Meiji Antique Continental US - Textiles
Materials
Cotton
