Embroidered textile panel "Kalaga" in relief – Royal Elephant & Divinity – Thailand / Burma (Second) - Sign - Textile, Metal
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Textile embroidered relief panel in Kalaga style depicting a deity or royal figure mounted on a richly caparisoned elephant, framed in a brown wooden square frame, origin Thailand/Myanmar, circa 1970–1990, velvet background with gold and copper metallic threads, sequins and cabochons, in excellent condition.
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Magnificent and rich framed wall textile panel in traditional Kalaga embroidery style (traditional Burmese and Thai textile art).
The work features substantial embroidery in high relief (padded/quilted), depicting a deity or royal figure with a bun and a stylized tiara, riding a royal elephant (Airavata / Erawan).
The whole is richly adorned with gold- and copper-toned metallic sequins, bullion, gold and silver threads, pearls and inset cabochons, all on a black velvet background framed by a wide embroidered border with geometric and spiral motifs.
Type of art: Embroidered relief tapestry (Kalaga / Zardozi embroidery of Southeast Asia).
Iconography: Divine/royal figure on an elaborately caparade-d elephant.
Materials: Black velvet background, embroidery in gold and copper threads, metallic sequins, bullion, translucent cabochons/pearls.
Framing: Square molded wood frame stained brown with an original gilded edge.
Era: Second half of the 20th century (circa 1970 – 1990).
Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma - Myanmar).
Condition:
Very good overall state of preservation. The embroidery and the padded relief are well preserved. Sequins and metallic threads are bright. The frame is clean and solid.
Magnificent and rich framed wall textile panel in traditional Kalaga embroidery style (traditional Burmese and Thai textile art).
The work features substantial embroidery in high relief (padded/quilted), depicting a deity or royal figure with a bun and a stylized tiara, riding a royal elephant (Airavata / Erawan).
The whole is richly adorned with gold- and copper-toned metallic sequins, bullion, gold and silver threads, pearls and inset cabochons, all on a black velvet background framed by a wide embroidered border with geometric and spiral motifs.
Type of art: Embroidered relief tapestry (Kalaga / Zardozi embroidery of Southeast Asia).
Iconography: Divine/royal figure on an elaborately caparade-d elephant.
Materials: Black velvet background, embroidery in gold and copper threads, metallic sequins, bullion, translucent cabochons/pearls.
Framing: Square molded wood frame stained brown with an original gilded edge.
Era: Second half of the 20th century (circa 1970 – 1990).
Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma - Myanmar).
Condition:
Very good overall state of preservation. The embroidery and the padded relief are well preserved. Sequins and metallic threads are bright. The frame is clean and solid.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Asie du Sud-Est
Title
Embroidered textile panel "Kalaga" in relief – Royal Elephant & Divinity – Thailand / Burma (Second)
Country of origin
Thailand
Material
Metal, Textile
Style
Contemporary
Colour
Black, Brown, Gold
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
57 cm
Width
57 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Weight
2329 g
Estimated period
1980-1990
Qualification
Original/official
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