Resource: A Preliminary Guide to Antique Textiles, Jewelry & Folk Art

These guides have been put together with a novice student of textile art in mind.

Several short guide notes have been put together, each addressing a unique subject.

All the notes reflect my personal views, my preferences and my knowledge (which will always be limited) on the subject.

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The notes are built on the basis of

- readings combined with remote studies of museum archived pieces

- first-hand handling of numerous antique pieces

- discussions with dealers and sometimes users of the cultural artifacts

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Guide 103 - Condition of the Artwork

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Guide 104 - Provenance of the Artwork

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Guide  111 - What to look for in an Antique Phulkari Shawl from Punjab

Guide 112 - What to look for in an Antique Rajasthani Textile

Guide 113 - What to look for in an Embroidery from Kutch Gujarat

Guide 114- What to look for in an Antique Sumatra Tampan Ship Cloth

Guide 115 - What to look for in an Antique Banjara Textile

Guide 116 - What to look for in Antique Persian / Caucasian Rug

Guide 117 - What to look for in an Antique Cantonese Manila Manton

Guide 121- What to look for in a Dayak baby Carrier

Guide 112 - What to look for in Antique Indian Silver jewelry

Guide 123- What to look for in Antique Ladakhi Turquoise Jewelry