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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704883203,"sku":"273","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/273-Old-Heavy-Silver-Bangles-WOVENSOULS-1685284169.jpg?v=1695606031"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatran-tampan-shipcloth-textile-1","title":"311 Antique Sumatran Tampan Ship Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tampan Ship Cloth from Sumatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare \"House\" Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsymmetrical Layout with a Family Tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 35 Human figures, several boats and dozens of dragons \u0026amp; birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border color has been changed to blue - making it stand out against the rest of the weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn additional red guard border has been added to protect the textile from fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of single large motif of the house within which the entire family is contained suggests that this particular textile played an important role in the family ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e66cm X 54cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStained and has other spots of minor distress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704884355,"sku":"311","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/311-Antique-Sumatra-Tampan-Ship-Cloth-WOVENSOULS-1685284353.jpg?v=1695606193"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatra-ship-cloth-tampan","title":"313  Antique Sumatran Tampan Shipcloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tampan Shipcloth from Sumatra Indonesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely unique ASYMMETRICAL pattern \u0026amp; drawing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaver has poured in all her creativity into this piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704884611,"sku":"313","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/313--Antique-Sumatran-Tampan-Shipcloth-WOVENSOULS-1685284395.jpg?v=1695606293"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-anklet-payal-ndian-jewelry-ornament","title":"320 Superby crafted Antique Silver Anklet Payals Indian Jewelry Ornament","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperbly crafted Ankle Chain anklets \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLinks set in perfect precision and harmony so that when it is open each piece opens out into a perfect straight line and when it is locked, it becomes a perfect circle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar piece may be seen in the museum at Baroda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGujarat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704884995,"sku":"320","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/320Anklet.jpg?v=1721315919"},{"product_id":"antique-wall-art-decor-ethnic-textile","title":"768 Semi-antique Swat Black Shawl Textile for Men","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Swatti Shawl with Pink Embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk floss on handspun cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for men\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28704908995,"sku":"768","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/768-Semi-antique-Swat-Black-Shawl-WOVENSOULS-1687367938154.jpg?v=1748737415"},{"product_id":"antique-rug-white-field-shirvan-prayer-rug","title":"111 Antique White Field Shirvan Prayer Rug","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique White Field Shirvan Prayer Rug \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully executed white field Shirvan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat permutations and combinations of colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRandom elements strewn over the field suggesting a village origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrayed on edges - easy to fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 x 36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 19th - Early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors look a bit deeper in photos than they actually are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease expect muted colors in reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888059779,"sku":"315","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/315-Vintage-Tampan-Shipcloth-Textile-Art-WOVENSOULS-1687375184324.jpg?v=1695612805"},{"product_id":"antique-coral-silver-turquoise-necklace-jewelry","title":"487  Heirloom, Coral, Silver \u0026 Turquoise Tibet Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique necklace with 9 silver amulets, turquoise \u0026amp; coral.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNine amulets are rarely seen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rare Heirloom Jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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This type of work - called Kolai work - is the finest work seen in embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, the precision with which these stitches have been rendered in this medallion are outstanding as the base is completely covered up and we are unable to see the color of the background material altogether. This is rare even within the category of Kolai work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not restricted to the central medallion alone but also extends to the red flowers and florets all over the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the brighter colored motifs rendered in silk thread use a different stitch that is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColored beads have been woven to form pretty fringes that end in little white flowers - again a very remarkable feature that is a characteristic of the beadwork of Kohistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two layers are joined at the top and at the corners of the bottom. 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Hand done embroidery that looks the same on both sides of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing brown natural dye on the khaddad hand woven base cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 80-90 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 231 x 145 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e ***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003esigns of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888090435,"sku":"613","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/613-Old-Rajasthan-Wedding-Shawl-with---Palindrome---Double-Sided-Embroidery-Rajasthan-WOVENSOULS-1687378834218.jpg?v=1687378835"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatran-textile-tampan","title":"791 Superb Antique Sumatran Tampan Shipcloth textile art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautiful Tampan Ship cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly arranged drawing with symmetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably created by very experienced old hands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandwoven cotton. Has blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumatra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888107459,"sku":"791","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/791-superb-antique-sumatran-tampan-shipcloth-textile-art.jpg?v=1633059825"},{"product_id":"antique-anatolian-kilim","title":"832 Pair of Antique Anatolian Kilim Rug Fragments - White Borders - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Anatolian Kilim Rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth halves of an antique Kilim with superb White borders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely stunning borders and equally gorgeous colors! The white borders alone are worthy of being hung up as a visual feast!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the motifs have a border of a contrasting color.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas suffered tremendously and now strengthened with a good Russian linen mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pictures of the large portions of the Kilim show the damage - more photos on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the length of the backing cloth differs slightly between the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This piece is in Inventory location 2 - so please check shipping schedule before purchasing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e332cm x 124 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e( the mounting of the second (doe at a different time) is roughly 30cm longer and 10 cm wider )\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the pieces that I keep looking at again and again ... all the love that has gone into making it is now evoking an equal amount of adulation from me! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888115139,"sku":"832","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/832-pair-of-antique-anatolian-kilim-mounted-fragments-gorgeous-white-borders-gallery-2-49.jpg?v=1746280179"},{"product_id":"antique-tampan-ship-cloth-sumatra-textile-art","title":"927 Rare Antique Tampan Ship cloth Sumatra Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Rendition of Tampan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe minor elements have been arranged in a way that also creates a large human face\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1880s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumatra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandwoven cotton base. Has blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888124483,"sku":"927","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/927-rare-antique-tampan-ship-cloth-sumatra-textile-art.jpg?v=1633064306"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatran-tampan-shipcloth-textile","title":"931 Antique SUmatran Tampan Shipcloth Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eIntriguing Antique Ship cloth with symmtrical drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attempt has been made by the weaver to make this a symmetrical piece but the two halves are not precise mirror images as is to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven cotton base cloth and threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77 cm x 70 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSumatra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage may be present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888124867,"sku":"931","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/931-antique-sumatran-tampan-shipcloth-textile.jpg?v=1633064622"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatra-tampan-shipcloth-textile-1","title":"932 Antique Sumatra Tampan Shipcloth Textile Weaving","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tampan Shipcloth with large birds and people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous drawing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn attempt has been made by the weaver to make this a symmetrical piece but the two halves are not precise mirror images as is to be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven cotton base cloth and threads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e64 cm x 59 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888124931,"sku":"932","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/932-antique-sumatra-tampan-shipcloth-textile-weaving.jpg?v=1633064684"},{"product_id":"antique-kurdish-flatweave-rug","title":"1050 Antique Kurdish Rug - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAntique Kurdish Flatweave Rug\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Kurdish Flatweave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds repairs at one end\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely ravishing colors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This artwork is located in my second home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[The second \u0026amp; third photos have been taken in the sun and so the colors are more vibrant than actual]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e109 inches x 66 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e277 cm x 168 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ABSOLUTELY RAVISHING artwork!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEE SIMILAR EXAMPLE IN Tanavoli's \"Persian Flatweaves\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e PLEASE ASK ABOUT SHIPPING DATE PRIOR TO PURCHASE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888132099,"sku":"1050","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1050-antique-kurdish-flatweave-gallery-2.jpg?v=1633065032"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-bridal-shawl-swat-valley-likni","title":"1066 Antique Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOutstanding Antique Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley with Likni work \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Swatti 'Likni' embroidery in which the motifs have a border in a different color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk floss on handspun cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of a life lived heartily. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31589171982,"sku":"920","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/920-heavy-toda-anklets-silver-indian-jewelry.jpg?v=1633067323"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-textile-art-decor","title":"772 Rare Antique Swat Shawl Textile Art - Print + Embroidery shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Antique Swat Textile Art - Print + Embroidery shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unique shawl from the Swat Valley is a rare example that has not only embroidery but also block printing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other such example has been seen in my frequent searches for Swat Valley material\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white sections in all Swat Valley textiles look a bit worn as it to be expected with coarse cotton that catches \u0026amp; retains dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39836434446,"sku":"772","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUE_TEXTILE_-_772_Swat_Valley_Shawl_Wovensouls_12-_wovensouls_ce746dab-885c-4c84-ba66-90209d9ee3d4.jpg?v=1758966572"},{"product_id":"antique-chope-embroidery-textile","title":"817  Old Chope Embroidery Shawl Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAn antique Chope Phulkari\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eUsed in wedding ceremonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003eRarely found with such dense embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated tobe from the early -mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e289cm x 169 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39840183374,"sku":"817","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/817-chope-embroidery-textile.jpg?v=1633071011"},{"product_id":"antique-ceremonial-cao-lan-scroll-vietnam-asian-art","title":"1049 Antique Ceremonial Cao Lan Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial Cao Lan Painting Scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the set of 4 paintings that are very rare with two characeteristics that make them unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the blue\/green background is seen only in a handful of Yao ceremonial paintings.  These are highly prized finds for their rarity as well as their aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the painting style is very unique - there are characters on a plain background without any embellishment of the background. These are  works of 'naive' art.  It could be that he had not yet come within the folds of influence of the styles that were popular elsewhere and his personal style remained uncorrupted by the 'popular' view. As a result the artist we see the stamp of his own soul on the painting, rather than just that of his ethnic group.  And it is this soul-stamp that makes this set of 4 pieces extremely charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Subject: Four Heavenly Messengers Upon the Animals of Supernatural Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk painting depicts the Four Heavenly Messengers, minor deities in the Taoist pantheon. They are the Taoist monitors of human conduct as they observe, record and report acts by all humans to the Jade emperor so that good can be rewarded and bad punished. Each messenger is on his way to the heavens and carries a scroll in his hand. The First Heavenly Messenger rides a phoenix and is a year deity. The Second Heavenly Messenger is on a white horse and represents months. The Third Heavenly Messenger is carried by a dragon and is the day deity. Finally, the Fourth Heavenly Messenger rides the tiger and is the hour deity. At the bottom there is the local God of Earth and, kneeling between this deity and the black horse, a shaman or court messenger. All message scrolls are eventually handed to the First Heavenly Messenger on his phoenix and he takes the message to heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes from the north of Vietnam from ethnic minorities (Yao, Tay, Nung, Cao Lan, San Chi) whose belief system often mixes Daoism with elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and animism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas an inscription on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is fading and wear due to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26 x 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1046, 1047 \u0026amp; 1048\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPDATE: I learnt from a reader that these are Cao Lan paintings from Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267586126,"sku":"1049","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1049-rare-ceremonial-yao-painting-scroll.png?v=1631447439"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-ceremonial-yao-scroll-painting","title":"1048 Antique Ceremonial Yao Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Ceremonial Yao Painting Scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the set of 4 paintings that are very rare with two characteristics that make them unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the blue\/green background is seen only in a handful of Yao ceremonial paintings.  These are highly prized finds for their rarity as well as their aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the painting style is very unique - there are characters on a plain background without any embellishment of the background. These are  works of 'naive' art.  It could be that he had not yet come within the folds of influence of the styles that were popular elsewhere and his personal style remained uncorrupted by the 'popular' view. As a result the artist we see the stamp of his own soul on the painting, rather than just that of his ethnic group.  And it is this soul-stamp that makes this set of 4 pieces extremely charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e The Subject: SHENNONG - GOD OF AGRICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eVietnamese Folk Interpretation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting pays tribute to Shennong, a god of agriculture and herbal drugs. He has been credited with inventions such as the hoe and plow and for methods such as using boiled horse urine to preserve seeds. In medicine, Shennong is said to have tasted hundreds of herbs to test their medical value and is credited with identifying hundreds of medicines by personally testing their properties, which was crucial to the development of Traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, he is said to have died as a result of testing a medicine and this added to his legend and the high regard in which he is held.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1046, 1048 \u0026amp; 1049\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPDATE: I learnt from a reader that these are Cao Lan paintings from Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLegend holds that Shennong had a transparent body, and thus could see the effects of different plants and herbs on himself. Shennong is venerated as the Father of Chinese medicine. He is also believed to have introduced the technique of acupuncture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes from the north of Vietnam from ethnic minorities (Yao, Tay, Nung, Cao Lan, San Chi) whose belief system often mixes Daoism with elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and animism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas inscription on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has wear and fading with some tears at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26.5 x 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Estimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267658510,"sku":"1048","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1048-rare-ceremonial-yao-painting-scroll.png?v=1631447440"},{"product_id":"antique-ceremonial-cao-lan-painting-scroll-vietnam","title":"1047 Antique Ceremonial Cao Lan Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Ceremonial Cao Lan Painting Scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the set of 4 paintings that are very rare with two characeteristics that make them unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the blue background is seen only in a handful of Yao ceremonial paintings.  These are highly prized finds for their rarity as well as their aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the painting style is very unique - there are characters on a plain background without any embellishment of the background. These are  works of 'naive' art.  It could be that he had not yet come within the folds of influence of the styles that were popular elsewhere and his personal style remained uncorrupted by the 'popular' view. As a result the artist we see the stamp of his own soul on the painting, rather than just that of his ethnic group.  And it is this soul-stamp that makes this set of 4 pieces extremely charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Subject: Daoist Painting of the Goddess of Fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Daoist pantheon, this is the Goddess of Fertility who gives women children. This deity is surrounded by babies and a large womb appears below her. Others represent midwives who assist this goddess. There are twelve principal midwives, each representing a month on the calendar. This is the work of the Tay, Nung or San Diu groups of Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the very very unique painting style in which characters have been created within the womb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is an inscription on the side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is fading and some wear and tear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e26.5 x 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1046, 1048 \u0026amp; 1049\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPDATE: I learnt from a reader that these are Cao Lan paintings from Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267725966,"sku":"1047","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1047-rare-ceremonial-yao-painting-scroll.png?v=1631447449"},{"product_id":"antique-ceremonial-cao-lan-painting-scroll","title":"1046 Antique Ceremonial Cao Lan Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Antique Ceremonial Cao Lan Painting Scroll from Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the set of 4 paintings that are very rare with two characteristics that make them unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst, the blue background is seen only in a handful of ceremonial paintings.  These are highly prized finds for their rarity as well as their aesthetic value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond, the painting style is very unique - there are characters on a plain background without any embellishment of the background. These are  works of 'naive' art.  It could be that he had not yet come within the folds of influence of the styles that were popular elsewhere and his personal style remained uncorrupted by the 'popular' view. As a result the artist we see the stamp of his own soul on the painting, rather than just that of his ethnic group.  And it is this soul-stamp that makes this set of 4 pieces extremely charming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubject: Palace of the Grand Pure One, Daoist Painting on Paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis folk rendering of the Palace of the Grand Pure One demonstrates the strain of Daoism which binds with Buddhism. These paintings come in sets of three with the other two being The Palace of the Supreme Pure One and the Palace of the Jade Pure One. Collectively, these are the highest deities in the Dao pantheon. Collectively, these are the Three Pure Ones who are responsible for creation. In this representation we find the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, linked to great vows and action. Beside him is his steed, a white elephant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece comes from the north of Vietnam from ethnic minorities (Yao, Tay, Nung, Cao Lan, San Chi) whose belief system often mixes Daoism with elements of Buddhism, Confucianism and animism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 x 12 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is age related wear and fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of a set of 4 paintings - the others are 1047, 1048 \u0026amp; 1049\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUPDATE: I learnt from a reader that these are Cao Lan paintings from Vietnam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267789454,"sku":"1046","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1046-rare-antique-ceremonial-yao-painting-scroll.png?v=1631447458"},{"product_id":"antique-myanmar-burma-mandala-painting","title":"1042 Antique Burmese Mandala Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Burmese Mandala Astrological Calendar Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mandala spirit cloth from Burma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese were commissioned by families of means and used for meditation at home. They are believed to have healing and protective power and to bring good luck to the owner. Their power could be enhanced by being folded and worn on the shoulder of a monk under robes. Creating them was time intensive as each section is worked on days considered to be auspicious. A complete piece could take several months to finish. First, the Buddha image was painted at the center along with the circles around the piece. Other figures are added on auspicious dates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mandala itself symbolizes the Wheel of Law and the endless cycle of rebirth. Buddha at the center is a representation of moral discipline. The circles of monks, spirit guardians all show obedience to Buddha. The rings dividing circles represent spokes of wisdom. Rotating around the mandala are monk followers, cosmic forces, mythical humans, animals and protective spirits. There are also charts and incantations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is soiling in some parts, however, the images are intact and retain their original beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on a RARE Paper-like waxed or oiled cloth. Most others including published examples are painted on regular mill loomed cotton. This is an unusual feature and deserves further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36 x 36 inches. (without framing that has been added subsequently)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellowed with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturated colors in the paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely ravishing icons all over. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces such as this one will be impossible to find again!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43268256078,"sku":"1042","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1042-antique-myanmar-mandala-astrological-calendar-painting-2.jpg?v=1633073951"},{"product_id":"antique-hindu-manuscript-covers","title":"1138 Antique Hindu Manuscript Wood Covers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePair of Antique Painted Wood Covers for Hindu Manuscript with Deities \u0026amp; Gods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCovers for a Nepalese sutra manuscript illustrated with deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Indian influence on the painting style is visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the inside with figures of 6 deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the outside with a lattice that is all but worn out totally - leaving just enough to allow us to imagine the past beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand carved borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly saturated colors seen in the paintings of the deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icons suggest that the origin is Hindu \/ Buddhist and may be from  Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e10.03 inch. X 3.54 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition reflects heavy usage over the decades, especially on the outer side of these covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eA rare and collectible set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44208750798,"sku":"1138","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1138_Antique_Hindu_Buddhist_Painted_Wood_Manuscript_Covers_35.jpg?v=1751424690"},{"product_id":"antique-bhutan-charkhap-rain-cloak-textile","title":"1302  Antique Bhutan Textile - Charkab Rain Cloak","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMASTERPIECE Antique Bhutan Charkab Rain Cloak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb work of textile art from Bhutan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for protection against rain and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving technique makes the wool water resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of Yathra or wool woven with special motifs including the auspicious diamond on the central panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three panels are woven from the same loom length and then cut and stitched together lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Older charkhaps or charkabs such as this one have fewer rows and restrained color schemes and less elaborate decoration with motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s - early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted on a silk base cloth so that the holes from usage don't stand out. Faded. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 x 45 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31a8\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31c4\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-8ad87cc1-062d-44bd-8204-225de67aba12\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSimilar Example: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.artsmia.org\/art\/2998\/rain-cloak-bhutan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinneapolis Institute of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wangstales.wordpress.com\/2019\/09\/17\/charkhab\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere is a folk tale\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efrom Bhutan that gives us a glimpse of how much these are valued even locally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12246418194507,"sku":"1302","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1302cANTIQUEBHUTANCHARKHABRAINCLOAKTEXTILE01.jpg?v=1721315925"},{"product_id":"antique-khasa-arkilla-african-textile","title":"1353 Antique Arkilla Kerka Wedding Tent Divider Hanging","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Arkilla Kerka Wedding Tent Divider Hanging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woolen marriage bed-screens Arkilla kerka are one of the types in the broad category of the marriage bed-screens generically called Arkilla woven in the Inland Delta of the Niger River in Mali.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arkilla kerka are used by the Fulbe people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wool and cotton bed-screens are suspended along and over the alcove \/ bed, forming a mosquito protection by adding another piece of cloth to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Arkilla kerka are a prestigious and an essential component of the bride's trousseau in the Fulbe society and therefore have an extremely important social and symbolic significance. Has hanging threads that are called boki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003e435 x 165 cm, 14.3 x 5.4 ft. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eStains, holes, wear, tears and minor color run present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\" size=\"4\" rwr=\"1\"\u003eHas been professionally dry cleaned in Singapore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar Example (though much younger) may be seen in the British Museum Collection Acc Num Af2006,23.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13611030118475,"sku":"1353","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1353-antique-arkilla-kerka-wedding-tent-divider-hanging-2.jpg?v=1633091371"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-ancient-himalayan-art-hindu","title":"1363 Antique Hindu Manuscript Pancarakasa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript with Illuminated Paintings of Deities Pancarakasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eA set of 24 double-sided folios of a Pancaraksa manuscript with illuminated paintings of protective deities on 6 of the folios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Pancaraksa is a collection of five Buddhist sutras that explain the powers of the deities and recite the deeds they accomplished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe opening page of each sutra in the complete Pancaraksa manuscript has a miniature in the centre depicting the relevant female deity invoked for protection [Rakasa = Protection]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThis set consists of 24 folios from a manuscript all made of\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e thick hardy multi-layered handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"book-title\" class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe script is an older form of Sanskrit called Pracalit and has been written in an extraordinarily-artistic hand unlike many such manuscripts that are scripted in novice handwriting. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe miniatures paintings have gold highlights and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003ehave been affixed onto the folios in the boxed spaces left blank during the inscription. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eThe most remarkable feature of this set is the gold speckling seen all over the folios [See photos]. This feature is rare and has not been noted in any other manuscripts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 25cm  x   8cm \/ 9.8 in x  3.15 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14059830018123,"sku":"1363","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1363-ancient-nepal-manuscript-leaves-with-illuminated-paintings-of-deities-pancarakasa.jpg?v=1721316426"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-art-painting-jagannath-puri","title":"1369 Old Jagannath Puri - Indian Art Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Puri Patta Jatri Patti - Jagannath Puri - Indian Art Painting - Rare Subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eBeautiful Pilgrim's Souvenir from Jagannath Puri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The vivid colors are characteristic of the historical folk art of the region. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCotton cloth is treated after painting with lacquer to protect the paint. Jatripattis are religious souvenirs of the kind that were given to the pilgrims who visited Jagannatha temple in Puri until the start of the century (1900s) and painted with reed pens.. The old methods of painting have now been discontinued. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHindus have four important pilgrimage spots -known as 'Chaar Dhaam' that a devout Hindu ought to visit during his lifetime. The Jagannath temple of Puri is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe subject of the painting is the story of Krishna overpowering Kaliya Nag\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eVery Rare Subject in Pattas from Jagannath Puri.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRare Red Ground. Painted Red on the back as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eOdisha, India \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e 43 x 30.7cm \/ 16 inches x 11 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSee a lot recently offered on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-painting-of-the-jagannath-triad-eastern-6221968-details.aspx?from=salesummery\u0026amp;intobjectid=6221968\u0026amp;sid=1c4ca736-c7ff-4dbb-86df-109d00840bcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's here\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar JatriPatti seen on Page 98, 'Ritual Art of India' by Ajit Mookerjee, Thames \u0026amp; Hudson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM EXAMPLE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) LACMA museum [ SEARCH \"PURI\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) COLUMBIA.EDU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.columbia.edu\/itc\/mealac\/pritchett\/00routesdata\/1100_1199\/jagannath\/patachitra\/patachitra.html\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Ashmolean Museum of Art \u0026amp; Archaeology, Oxford\u003cbr\u003eAccession Number\u003cbr\u003eEA1967.209 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Art Gallery NSW Accession number 583.1996\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27704448909387,"sku":"1369","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1369-old-puri-patta-jatri-patti-jagannath-puri-indian-art-painting-rare-subject.jpg?v=1633093243"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-beaded-textile-kain-lekok","title":"1440 Antique Iban Wedding Skirt Beaded Band Kain Lekok","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eNoblewoman's wedding ceremonial skirt [kain manik lekok] - Museum Quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beadwork is denser than usual, has an arrangement seen only in older pieces, has beads of several colors and has well elaborated figurative motifs. Overall the beadwork is among the best in this category of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very special piece! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaloh people, West Kalimantan, Borneo Beaded skirt - powerful spirit motif. Beads, sequins and shells embellishment on commercial cotton. The Maloh wore skirts like this on festive and ceremonial occasions: birth, marriage, death, harvests, and strong spirit motifs such as this were restricted to those in the upper echelons of society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn on ceremonial occasions by members of the local elite, the valuable garments symbolise prosperity, fertility and abundance. People believe that the more beads displayed, the greater the rice harvest will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prerogative of the ruling families, prestigious motifs include dragon-serpents, slaves and heirloom Indian trade cloth patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorneo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCES\u003cbr\u003e1. \"Hornbill and Dragon\" focusing on the material culture of Borneo's tribes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. \"The Traditional Costume of Sabah\" \u003cbr\u003eThe book has photos and drawings showing the costumes worn by seven of Sabah's tribes, including the Dusun and Maloh (Sabah is located at the northernmost tip of Borneo).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM EXAMPLES:\u003cbr\u003ePowerhouse Museum, Sydney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31288477909067,"sku":"1440","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1440-museum-quality-antique-iban-wedding-skirt-beaded-band-kain-lekok.jpg?v=1633097425"},{"product_id":"antique-batik-bertulis-textile-kain-arab","title":"1443 Antique Calligraphy Jambi Batik Bertulis Hand Drawn Textile  Kain Arab","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Batik Jambi Batik Bertulis Hand Drawn Textile Kain Arab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare and sought after Batik Cloth from Jambi, (Sumatra) Indonesia with fine Islamic Calligraphy all over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 16th century a diplomatic relationship had been forged between Aceh in Indonesia and the Ottoman Empire. Aceh had confirmed its vassal status and received military support.  Hence we see Ottoman influences in Acehnese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the establishment of Islamic rule in Java \u0026amp; Sumatra from 16th Century onwards, there were several material expressions created as testimony of faith. Batik textiles in the format of long shawls, head cloths and ceremonial hangings were decorated with religious inscriptions.  The motifs surrounding the medallions are conjectured to be Ottoman Tughra monograms. The inscribed verses confer protective and talismanic properties onto the wearer \/ user of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis long shawl has hand drawn (or Tulis) Arabic calligraphy with 3 Large Diamond Medallions surrounded by motifs. Note the striped edges at both ends - these suggest that the piece was made in Jambi. Note also the text present in the cartouches in the end panels. The motifs surrounding the medallions are conjectured to be Ottoman Tughra monograms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a ceremonial cloth, this category of calligraphic Batik textiles is very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose that are found are usually small and square.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge rectangular cloths are much rarer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e78'' x 35'' (198 x 89 cm). Has minor stains.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble-sided batik. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the work on the reverse is not perfect. Maybe the finesse of the calligraphic work made it harder to accomplish perfect results. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOTHER EXAMPLES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrescent Moon : Islamic Art \u0026amp; Civilization in Southeast Asia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/textiles-costume\/three-batik-ceremonial-squares-indonesia-late-19th-5351388-details.aspx?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=5351388\u0026amp;sid=8c9f66c7-d801-4134-871a-05c8c17d21f1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's Sale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-south-sumatra-jambi-cotton-batik-slendang-4246418-details.aspx?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=4246418\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32177486495819,"sku":"1443","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1443-antique-calligraphy-jambi-batik-bertulis-hand-drawn-textile-kain-arab-2.jpg?v=1696751965"},{"product_id":"antique-ceremonial-painting-scroll","title":"1480 Antique Ceremonial Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial Painting Scroll from Vietnam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully rendered painting scroll with a seal at the back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the Yin \u0026amp; Yang symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the details and the aesthetic attention paid to every minor element\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturated colors. Rich mineral pigments. Mounted on scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre 1900, China or bordering areas of Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77.5'' x 28.5''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch old pieces are rarely available as most have been destroyed through usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be paired with Asset 1479\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast image shows a green backing for illustrative purposes only\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32919217045579,"sku":"1480","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1480-antique-ceremonial-painting-scroll.jpg?v=1721316436"},{"product_id":"antique-yao-ceremonial-painting-scroll-2","title":"1479  Antique Yao Ceremonial Painting Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautifully rendered painting scroll with a seal at the back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturated colors. Rich mineral pigments. Mounted on scrolls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre 1900, China or bordering areas of Vietnam - possibly Yao\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77.5'' x 28.5''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch old pieces are rarely available as most have been destroyed through usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be paired with Asset 1480 \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32919219667019,"sku":"1479","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1479-antique-ceremonial-painting-scroll.jpg?v=1721316439"},{"product_id":"antique-khamseh-khamse-bird-rug","title":"1526 Antique Khamse Bird Rug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eCharming Antique Khamse \/ khamseh \/ Chamse Bird rug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTribal rug from Persia with the avian diversity of the region showcased  both inside and outside the lozenges. Photos focus on the many unusual birds \u0026amp; plumage depicted within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe multiple borders and the way the innermost lines the field makes this rug unique and appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth West Persia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas fold wear and losses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e190 x 160 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33070459322443,"sku":"1526","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1526-antique-khamse-bird-rug.jpg?v=1721316448"},{"product_id":"antique-kashida-silk-embroidery-textile","title":"1516-B  Antique Dhaka Kashida Silk Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVery rarely seen Dhakai Kashida Silk embroidery Square Textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful floral \u0026amp; boteh motifs rendered in golden silk and some white accents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century Muga kashida was produced commercially in Dhaka for export to Basra and Jeddah. Pilgrims would take them to the Haj and Arabs used them as turban cloths or in costume. This piece was acquired in Aceh, Sumatra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk embroidery on Silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably Muga Silk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[I say '\u003cem\u003eprobably' \u003c\/em\u003eonly because a microscopic examination is required to confirm this ... and until I can do that myself I do not wish to mislead]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Muga is a highly prized naturally colored golden silk thread that is available mainly in Assam, Bihar and around and is one of the few yarns that gets more lustrous upon usage]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 45'' x 44'' (114 x 112 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas minor wear and holes - will do well with a backing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s from Dhaka in undivided India, now in Bangladesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39248049504331,"sku":"1516-B","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1516-b-rare-antique-dhaka-kashida-silk-embroidery.jpg?v=1633104561"},{"product_id":"vintage-embroidery-wedding-sari-textile","title":"181 Vintage Embroidery Wedding Sari from Kutch","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA rare vintage Saadlo or sari of the Patanwadi or Wadhiyar  Anjhna Patel Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite embroidery and stunning drawing. base cloth is hand spun and dyed in corrosive mineral dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery impressive work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily embroidered on the Pallu and shoulder while the rest of the sari has well arranged flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Rabari motifs are visible here along with very evolved Sathiyos (geometric patterns created according to some algorithm that are usually created on floors and ceremonial plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso has the name of the bride embroidered within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pallu has been enhanced with an additional extravagantly embroidered band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spot wear and damage and a few missing mirrors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rough cut as seen in the second picture is intentional and facilitates wearing of the sari the the format that it is wrapped by this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s-1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 579 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 86cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the splendour it will add to a room hung up to display the amazing creativity in the pallu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/182-embroidered-sari-patanwadi-rabari-community\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsset 182\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39373129416779,"sku":"181","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/181VintagePatelSariwithEmbrodieryfromKutchGujarat013.jpg?v=1716120253"},{"product_id":"antique-turkmen-tekke-chuval-juval","title":"1574 Pair Antique Turkmen Tekke Chuval Juval","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eNice silky wool on this pair of Antique Tekke Chuval \/ Juval bagface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach with red ground with five columns of six guls, stylised floral elem panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach approximately 136cm x 82cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurkmenistan 19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent weave\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs from the 19th century are uncommon as they usually get split up over the years. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39417095356491,"sku":"1574","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1574PairAntiqueTurkmenTekkeChuvalJuvalBagWeaving020.jpg?v=1744255778"},{"product_id":"old-bakhnoug-shawl-bakhnug-textile","title":"1769 Old Tunisian Bakhnoug Shawl - Textile Art Masterpiece","description":"\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBakhnoug Wool Wedding Shawl with fabulous jewel-like colors\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFaded unevenly. This can be seen in the shots of the whole textile taken from a distance. This adds to the character of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular geometric and abstract motifs. They form an alphabet through which declarations of belonging, of faith and messages of goodwill and hope are expressed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenini Vilage, Tunisia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChenini is an ancient settlement perched high on a hilltop ridge that was used mainly as a fortified granary by the local Berber Nomads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown - estimated to be 50-70 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese textiles are very important to the family and so rarely available commercially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLITERATURE EXAMPLE: A similar example may be seen in 'North African Textile' by Spring \u0026amp; Hudson on page 63\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e206cm x 93cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44763046936866,"sku":"1769","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1769zAntiqueRedBlanketTunisiaBakhnougBakhnug006.jpg?v=1695585474"},{"product_id":"antique-tend-band-pile-weaving-humans-camels","title":"1798 Antique Tend Band with Pile Weaving with Humans and Camels","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eFabulous Nomadic Tent Band with Pile Woven Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete but small example of a tent band. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas several figures - 7 adult camels, numerous baby camels and over 10 humans.  The fact that the camels are wearing bags - the squares seen on the sides - is interesting! [See the last photo]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed weave that has a long lush soft pile on a cotton kilim base.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll natural dyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely abrash seen in the blue \/ greens\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Good Condition allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little color run at the back that has surprisingly left the front completely unaffected. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Size: 11'8'' x 19.5'' (356 x 50 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am not an expert on the region but it has been suggested that this is a Karakalpak weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45573332009250,"sku":"1798","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1798AntiqueTentBandNomadicTextilewithFigures29.jpg?v=1721316483"},{"product_id":"1815-rare-antique-himalayan-textile-tahden-or-pangden-with-pattu-and-stamp-dye","title":"1815 Rare Antique Tibetan Textile Tahden or Pangden with Pattu and Stamp Dye","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Very Rare Himalayan Textile that may be a woman's winter Pangden \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStated to be a Tahden horse-blanket  by the dealer I acquired this from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the elaborate lining of pattu makes me believe otherwise. Perhaps it was a Pangden apron. {see the fascinating detailed images of the back)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamp dyed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven and then stamp dyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 37'' x 50.5'' (94 x 128 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 283px; left: 40px;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 283px; left: 40px;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 283px; left: 40px;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47168376897826,"sku":"1815","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1815-Rare-Antique-Tibetan-Textile-Tahden-or-Pangden-with-Pattu-and-Stamp-Dye.jpg?v=1704507347"},{"product_id":"1839-antique-iban-ikat-anthropomorphs-engkaramba-pua-kumbu","title":"1839 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Anthropomorphs \/ Engkaramba","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHas damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. \u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat textiles are among the hardest to make, as the tie-dye is done on the unwoven threads before they are woven into cloth. So with a design in the weaver's imagination, the thread is dyed in sections as per the pattern that is required to be created. This takes immense precision and calculation. So when we note that these textiles were made decades ago in the rainforests of Borneo - Kalimantan, Sabah \u0026amp; Sarawak, there is a sense of awe for the creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, textiles themselves were believed to have the power to connect to the spirit world. The motifs, the dyes and the complexity of the weaving - all factors that were a direct result of the weaver's skill and experience - contributed to the power held by a textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly textiles with certain features could be used during the most important community ceremonies and the weavers of these therefore enjoyed an elevated status of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo to study an Iban textile, requires us to focus on patterns, motifs, complexity and lastly and equally importantly - the dyes. The process of dyeing enjoys a far greater role in the value chain of production of Iban textiles than it does in any other group of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 140 x 240 cm \/ Damaged - with a  dark red backing \/ patchwork repairs, the visual impact of the damage will be diminished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES ON THIS IKAT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell-drawn Ikat with a very deep color\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are two types of 'engkaramba' or spirit-figures or anthropomorphs seen in the textile laid out in alternating rows (18 +15). Note the difference in hairstyles across the rows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe larger figures have been patterned with rows of tiny black dashes alternating with rows of tiny rust dashes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn creating Ikat, to have the black contained within a tiny area and not spillover into adjacent areas is itself a remarkable feat. Then, over and above that, to have all the dashes across the breadth of the textile aligned in neat rows is an extraordinary feat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote the horizontal bands at the top and the bottom - these are signs of mastery at ikat weaving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas a great presence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas damage problems that can be solved by mounting the textile on a plain maroon background.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote the white vertical bands at the outer edge - this is allowed to only highly skilled weavers (see last image) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47207846871330,"sku":"1839","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1839-Antique-Iban-Ceremonial-Ikat-Anthropomorphs-Engkaramba-3.jpg?v=1721315931"},{"product_id":"1824-antique-sumatra-tampan-ship-cloth","title":"1824 Antique Sumatra Tampan Ship Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Ship Cloth Tampan from Sumatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLayout with motifs in four quadrants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main field shows 4 houses with human figures within - all created in rust \/ red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell developed blue borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy first impression was that because the river-like lines are irregular (as they are neither straight nor perfect zigzags) this might be the work of a novice. But the precision with which the irregular lines are all parallel to each other - makes me think that this is an intentionally engineered design. The reason and symbolism of course remains known only to the weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is elements like this that make this a unique and soul-filled work of art. There are many artworks out there that mirror a particular school of thought. But such herd mentality is rarely seen in Tampan shipcloths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage and minor damage - condition is not perfect\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-Late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e77 x 87 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48204684820770,"sku":"1824","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1824AntiqueTampanShipcloth02.jpg?v=1713496447"},{"product_id":"1825-antique-sumatra-tampan-ship-cloth","title":"1825 Antique Sumatra Tampan Ship Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Ship Cloth Tampan from Sumatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tampan ship cloth that has two halves that are almost identical along a line of symmetry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely fine with dozens of individual motifs and filler elements - the level of detail seen in this is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile could keep us entertained for a good hour with the game 'Find the differences' as both the upper and lower half are almost mirror images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage - condition is not perfect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 91 x 76 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48205053952290,"sku":"1825","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1825AntiqueTampanShipcloth01.jpg?v=1713499861"},{"product_id":"1861-old-himalayan-tibetan-necklace-deer-motif-1","title":"1861 Old Himalayan Tibetan Necklace - Deer motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisitely crafted bead necklace with deer motifs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer are considered auspicious in the Tibetan culture and free-roaming deer were seen in the grounds surrounding the Potala palace (personal experience, 2007)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch intricate crafting is usually seen in only important ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are heavy and possibly made of copper inners and gilted with gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngled so that it sits perfectly on the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsists of 9 bits strung on a black thread.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare and absolutely gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably used in Tibet \/ Probably crafted in Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \u003cem\u003eThis is not made of gold. But the gilting is good and visually looks like gold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48679425704226,"sku":"1861","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1861_Old_Buddhist_Himalayan_Jewelry_Necklace_Nepal_15.jpg?v=1717923446"},{"product_id":"2041-vintage-blue-silk-laotian-weavingtextile-art","title":"2041 Vintage Silk Laotian Weaving Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eGorgeous Vintage Ceremonial Silk Woven Textile from Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich light-maroon base with superfine silk weaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking palette on cloth that has softened with age. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeometric motifs beautifully interwoven with mythological figures to create a dense pattern at both ends of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant cultural motifs - \u003cstrong\u003ePhii Nyak, Siho \u0026amp; Hong birds \u003c\/strong\u003eare present\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central field that has been left plain(about 45 cm) offers a striking contrast and gives the textile a strong presence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of colors of supplementary silk thread used in the weaving composition directly impacts the complexity of the mechanics of weaving it - the more colors used the longer it takes to weave it. In this gorgeous textile 4 colors have been used all over the piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect as a wall hanging or even as a shawl \/ wrap. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplementary threads are silk. The base cloth is silk. Silk fringes attached on both ends. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb piece that is one single piece of cloth and not sections stitched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1'4\" x 7'10\"  (41 x 239 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSaid to be a meditation cloth from Northern Laos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finesse of Laotian weavings is seen through aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) the number of color used \u0026amp; the frequency of change of color \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2) the size of the motifs as this demands some change at the time of weaving. A with a figure that is 20 cm long will demand a little less attention during weaving than 2 figures that are 10 cm each or 4 figures that are 5 cm each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e3) the degree of intermeshing of different motifs makes for a more complex drawing plan overall. For instance, a row of figures placed next to each other, is easier to weave than a figure intermeshed with a triangle that spills over from a different row. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo on the face of it, all Laotian textiles look similar until a closer examination reveals these nuances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51536921559330,"sku":"2041","price":1750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2041VintageSilkWeavingLaosLaotianTextile04.jpg?v=1776228208"}],"url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/950-1500-copy.oembed?page=2","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}