1006 - SOLD Old Bridal Dowry Bag Pouch with Embroidery - Gujarat

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

Lovely Embroidered bag for jewelry

Originally made as a bridal dowry bag to put gifts in.

Note the peacocks and some usage of silk.

Used condition.

Original embroidery work estimated to be from the 1960s

May have been repurposed / resized several times after that

8.5 inches x 10.3 inches

Ahir Suthar community, Gujarat.

Take a look at 192 - a large bag with the same character

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

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