Vintage Indian Toran Mirrored and Embroidered Textile From India

Description

This embroidered vintage toran door banner from India features pointed flags or tabs with finely embroidered flowers, small mirrors, and … more This embroidered vintage toran door banner from India features pointed flags or tabs with finely embroidered flowers, small mirrors, and fabric tassels at the very tips.  The top portion features a larger, repeating mirrored pattern on black cloth. It may be from the semi-nomadic Rabari tribe, though I am not certain. The second photo clarifies the scale and shows the impact of layering several textiles together. Other textiles are also for sale, sold separately.

Colors include ruby red, mustard yellow, brick orange, pale moss green, and faded indigo blue. Hand stitched.



This textile was one of several hand-sourced in India directly from antique merchants. Their unique patina, wear and imperfections carry a glimpse into the culture and regions they resided in for decades prior, the passing of time, and the dedication, labor, and skill of their makers. less