767 SOLD Old Kohistan Embroidered Vest for Child

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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An absolutely amazing work of textile art!

Superfine embroidery that seems like it wraps around the weft & warp of the base cloth

This fine work is added not just as an accent but covers 70-80% of the baseí«í_ in this remarkable piece.

Superbly done collars.

Beads and other embellishments present.

The floral printed backing cloth is probably Russian.

Meant for a child roughly 2-3 years old.

Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s

Rare.

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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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