Details
- Dimensions
- 32.5ʺW × 0.1ʺD × 59.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- India
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Linen
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Pink
- Condition Notes
- good good less
- Description
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Antique 1920's Indian Gujarati handmade ethnic textile wall hanging Banjara tapestry with mirrors, embroidered with silk thread work.
Embroidered ethnic … more 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 circa 1920’s/40’s, Gujurati.
Handwoven cotton base with silk thread organic dyed embroidery and embellished with small cut glass mirrors.
Great to use as a wall hanging or bed cover in your Moroccan Bohemian Yoga room.
Dimensions: 32.5 x 59.5 inches.
Provenance: Beverly Hills California, Private Collection of Indian Folk Textiles.
Museum quality collectible Islamic Folk Art Ethnic Textile.
Condition: Good, this vintage antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
The Rabari or Rewari are an indigenous tribal people in Northwestern India, primarily Gujarat & Rajasthan. The word “Rabari” translates to “outsiders”, and Rabari people are thought to have migrated from Iran via Baluchistan & Afghanistan. Rabari textiles are traditionally vibrant and highly embroidered, with embroidery suzani style comprising of chain stitch, back stitch and herringbone with liberal use of mirrors.
Rugs and textiles possess a remarkable ability to forge connections with us, becoming cherished companions as we spend time appreciating them as works of art. It is awe-inspiring to contemplate the boundless talent and creativity of the individuals who crafted these pieces. Both men and women push their limits to fashion these marvelous objects, intended to captivate our eyes, touch our hearts, and stimulate our minds.
As passionate seekers of collectors who share our deep appreciation for the treasures we encounter during our travels, we derive immense joy from discovering and acquiring these objects, many of which have graced our personal collection. However, there comes a time when we must pass them on to new owners, allowing them to embark on their own adventures. We sincerely hope that as you spend time with and study these magnificent items, you will also come to cherish the love and individuality imbued by the talented artists who brought them to life. less
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