Yellow Vintage Indian Embroidered Toran Textile With Mirrors | Banjara Tribe

Description

Vintage Bajnara toran wall hanging from India features circular mirrors throughout and large enbroidered flowers and peacocks. The base is … more Vintage Bajnara toran wall hanging from India features circular mirrors throughout and large enbroidered flowers and peacocks. The base is a marigold or mustard yellow cotton and embroidery threads are magenta, fuschia, raspberry, purple and a light, faded indigo.

Asymmetrical design is great for draping across a door or window. A combination of hand and machine stitching are present.

"The Banjara - an ethnic group composed of semi-nomadic tribes found throughout the Indian subcontinent - are renowned for their highly colourful textiles. Embellished with mirrors, shells and intricate embroidery. Banjara work displays a surprisingly modern aesthetic. Created to showcase embroidery skill, protect the owner from harm and channel auspicious powers, the Banjara technique is unique in India and a celebration of the strength of the women who practise it." - Excerpt from book 'Textiles of the Banjara'

This textile was one of several hand-sourced in India directly from antique merchants. They're 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