Tapestry - 72 cm - 176 cm - Embroided Banjara
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A vintage cotton tapestry from Rajasthan, India, dating to 1950–1960, featuring Banjara embroidery with multicolour patchwork and mirrors, measuring 72 cm high by 176 cm wide, in fair condition with some seams of the squares open.
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Antique Indian Tribal Embroidered patchwork style tapestry.
A Banjara embroidery is a vibrant, intricate and traditional embroidery art form practiced by the nomadic Banjara community in the area of Rajasthan and Karnatake.
It is characterized by geometrical patterns and heavy embellishment including mirrors, shells, beads and coins
Traditionally the needlework is used for women attired simbolizing prosperity and safety.
The overall tapestry is in good condition except some of the seams of the squares that are sow together are open, it needs to sew them properly as you can see at the pictures.
It has at the back eyelet to facilitate the introduction of a bar to hang the tapestry. You can see it in the picture.
It makes a beautiful warmth colourful effect and sparkling beauty of decoration in any space at home.
Suitable as collectable.
Care instructions: Very carefully. Hand wash only in cold water.
Antique Indian Tribal Embroidered patchwork style tapestry.
A Banjara embroidery is a vibrant, intricate and traditional embroidery art form practiced by the nomadic Banjara community in the area of Rajasthan and Karnatake.
It is characterized by geometrical patterns and heavy embellishment including mirrors, shells, beads and coins
Traditionally the needlework is used for women attired simbolizing prosperity and safety.
The overall tapestry is in good condition except some of the seams of the squares that are sow together are open, it needs to sew them properly as you can see at the pictures.
It has at the back eyelet to facilitate the introduction of a bar to hang the tapestry. You can see it in the picture.
It makes a beautiful warmth colourful effect and sparkling beauty of decoration in any space at home.
Suitable as collectable.
Care instructions: Very carefully. Hand wash only in cold water.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Rajasthan
Title additional information
Embroided Banjara
No. of items
1
Material
Cotton
Country of Origin
India
Style
Vintage
Height
72 cm
Colour
Multicolour
Width
176 cm
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Estimated Period
1950-1960
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