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Silk Bagh Phulkari Embroidered Shawl Punjab
Silk Bagh Phulkari Embroidered Shawl Punjab
Item Details
Description

Superb Phulkari Bagh with Lehariya or Wave Pattern


Very striking color combination


Can be worn as an accessory or put up was wall decor


Stunning impact


Silk floss embroidery on hand woven Khadi cotton


Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s


Wedding Textile Art from Punjab usually created by the grandmother, mother & aunts of the bride over several years. Handmade cotton cloth is embroidered with silk. Used at the wedding and subsequently throughout life at other family ceremonies.
TEXTILE ART FORM: Silk Embroidery completely covering the Handmade cotton base


PATTERN / MOTIF: Lehar or Waves
BASE CLOTH MATERIAL: Handwoven Cotton
BASE CLOTH COLOR: Deep red
NUMBER OF PANELS IN BASE CLOTH: 3
SIZE: 129cm x 226cm
AGE: Estimated to be from the mid 1900s
REGION: Punjab, Undivided India
COMMUNITY: Hindu



NOTES: 1) Note the vertical separators between the waves. Different motifs used in each vertical panel.


2) Nazar Butti present (Belan in the end panel)


3) Long edges have been embroidered for protection.



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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be not  perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.


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Condition
This item has lived a hearty life being used within the cultural context of the creators. 'Condition must be assumed to be NOT PERFECT' Signs of this life expected to be present in the form of stains ,losses, tears, holes, dents & other imperfections. Please ask for detailed condition report.
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Silk Bagh Phulkari Embroidered Shawl Punjab

Estimate $800 - $1,500
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