1040 Vintage Toran - Ceremonial Wall Banner Indian Textile Art - Gujarat

Old textile art banner used in homes during ceremonies and festivals.

Art created by the older women of the household.

Peacock, elephant and flower motifs present.

The type of thread and the nature of the stitches used suggest that this was made in the 1960-1970s period.

Beadwork present

Gujarat.

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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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