Antique Hand Embroidered Banjara Kuchi Tapestry
Item Details
An antique hand embroidered Banjara Kuchi tapestry. The center of the tapestry features hand embroidered piecework of elephants, horses and bird imagery in a palette of brown, rust, teal and yellow. The design is surrounded by an alternating compound border of flowers embellished with reflective silver-tone coins. The piece is complete with a stitched border, brown fabric backing, and is unmarked.
Type | 1 |
Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
Period | Antique |
Condition
- fair. Wear consistent with age, visible stains, discoloration, holes, tears, coins missing; part of border is detaching; holes, rips and wear to backing.
Dimensions
- For shipping
- Measures 53″ × 36″
- Approximately 4.4′ × 3.0′
Item #
17COL075-251