{"title":"Antique Indigo \u0026 Blue Textiles \u0026 Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelect Blue Textile Artworks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"163-antique-hilltribe-beaded-textile-katu-loin-cloth","title":"163 Antique Hilltribe Beaded Textile Katu Loin Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Hilltribe Ceremonial Body Cloth with Woven Beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous textile woven with the white beads that look stunning against the dark indigo and red cloth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the tribal textiles that I acquired early in my collecting days that made me fall in love with the aesthetics of old tribal textile art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as a wrap over the shoulders, waist \u0026amp; loin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the abrash on the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe glass beads have been woven (not embroidered) into the textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably from the Katu or Co Tu people, Attapeu province, Laos or may be from a related Vietnam hilltribe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 328 x 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow hard to find even at the source\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/378295581\/figure\/fig1\/AS:11431281224426696@1708260358050\/A-Ta-Oi-sings-at-a-cultural-event-of-his-ethnic-group.png\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003elink to this type of cloth worn at a festival. \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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=\"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\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":28667788035,"sku":"163","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/163_Antique_Katang_Katu_Hilltribe_Bead_textile_art_indigo_02.jpg?v=1776314643"},{"product_id":"antique-shirvan-prayer-rug-wall-art","title":"110 Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug Wall Art - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Shirvan Rug with geometric motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of  Botehs  offering lessons in the subject of permutations and combinations- with the variation in colors and fillers used in the Botehs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral animals roaming the main field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd birds that have been sent off to fill up the borders to snack on little insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aspect of highly developed borders is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of those rugs that elicit a fresh 'wow' with a creative element I hadn't seen before, no matter how many times I revisit it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 X 36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf provenance means anything to the buyer, this rug has provenance - it was previously owned by a famous rug book author James Opie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by wovensouls in 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\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\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":29888036291,"sku":"110","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/110-Antique-Shirvan-Prayer-Rug-Wall-Art---Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-G-1687373293670.jpg?v=1695611226"},{"product_id":"antique-kilim-gaziantep-decor","title":"798 Antique Kilim Gaziantep","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAnatolian Village Kilim from Aintab (present day Gaziantep), South East Anatolia,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1850s-1890s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e170x310cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSymbols of fertility, symbols of protection and male-female synergy including the Elibelinde all feature in this fantastic village Kilim fragment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe borders, the minor field elements, the colors and the overall arrangement make this a superb piece. [IMO]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWool with cotton highlights [most probably]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe randomness seen in this artwork is rarely seen in commercial pieces. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScores very high on the 'Soul' element.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is in a 'lived heartily \u0026amp; weary' condition and needs be provided with TLC (tender loving care).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFortunate that both halves were available!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is to be viewed as a work of textile art rather than as a floor covering!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInterior decor specialists could redesign this as artful upholstery covers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e#interiors #upholstery #decor #covers\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":29888111939,"sku":"798","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/798-antique-kilim-gaziantep-14.jpg?v=1741782535"},{"product_id":"vintage-laotian-weaving","title":"899 Vintage Tai Sam Neua Laotian Weaving in hand spun cotton","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisite Laos \/ Tai Neua textile from Xam Neua, North Eat Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven on a back strap loom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb powerful motifs and layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous hand spun cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 61 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome fading and imperfections due to usage.\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":29888121347,"sku":"899","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/899-vintage-tai-sam-neua-laotian-weaving-in-hand-spun-cotton.jpg?v=1725358556"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-manila-manton-silk-embroidered-shawl","title":"1252 Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton Silk Shawl - Cantonese Embroidery - Warriors","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery - Warriors scene\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb dense stitches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China in 1880-1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with white embroidery on a brilliant blue base. Some red and black accents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with figures and scenes of warriors in action with a variety of hand held weapons. Most likely a narration of a legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use as a collectible! While Manila Mantons are many, ones with such unique themes are rarely found.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl \u0026amp; Flamenco Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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":3252606107672,"sku":"1252","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1252ANTIQUEDOUBLESIDEDEMBROIDERY-BLUEFIGURATIVE-MANILAMANTONSILKSHAWL15.jpg?v=1695566458"},{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-dragon-sumac-soumac-rug","title":"1379 Antique Dragon Soumac Rug","description":"\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475d0\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475b4\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-25950927-1735-4cf9-bb89-45ab231b69c3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Caucasian Dragon Sumac Soumac Flatweave Rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects - the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 figures altogether! 15 animals, 2 birds AND even a little girl! The medium sized figures in red and white represent dragons with long tails extending upwards and faces with crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing soul \u0026amp; very strong highly developed identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first set of photos is the front (sharp drawing). The set at the end has pictures of the back with colors that are better preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front has minor signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong my favorite pieces in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57 x 333 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\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":28580878155851,"sku":"1379","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUECAUCASIANDRAGONSUMACRUGCARPET013.jpg?v=1696753925"},{"product_id":"1412-antique-sumatra-textile-tampan-shipcloth","title":"1412 Antique Sumatra Tampan Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Sumatra Weaving Tampan Shipcloth Textile \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare beautiful blue textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the level of detail in this piece and the asymmetry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandwoven. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-spun cotton.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is commensurate with age. Has two repairs in two corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a backing cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoiled, darkened and has faced heavy usage\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":30212450746443,"sku":"1412","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1412-antique-sumatra-weaving-tampan-shipcloth-textile-blue.jpg?v=1721316307"},{"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\u003eThis textile is still under study.\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\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":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-8.jpg?v=1696751967"},{"product_id":"antique-dragon-soumac-caucasian-rug","title":"1460 Masterpiece Dragon Sumac Soumac Rug Carpet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0929\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0910\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-cac86043-bad2-4e16-ad30-ffe7dffe7f78\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMasterpiece Dragon Sumac Soumac Rug Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterpiece Dragon Sumac\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects - the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the identity of the ethnic group, this particular piece is infused with the soul of the individual weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas two human figures in archaic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the checkerboard matrices in two places ...note the complex Escher-esque branches - where it is impossible to tell which is the figure and which is the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely fabulous work of joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s - early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be viewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in Singapore over a cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb drawing and well put together colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you see the large anthropomorphic figure? Amazing drawing within which the rest of the dragon elements have been drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6'2'' x 10'4'' (188 x 315 cm). Weight: 25 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32297917317195,"sku":"1460","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1460-masterpiece-dragon-sumac-soumac-rug-carpet-8.jpg?v=1696751835"},{"product_id":"antique-ikat-timor-anthropomorphic-indonesian-textile","title":"1454 Antique Figurative Ikat Timor Indonesian Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Ikat with 12 anthropomorphic figures \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hierarchical layout is suggestive of an ancestral family tree structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the vertical midpoint, the figures change direction and are placed opposing the other set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 12 large primary figures with 12 small figures within, surrounded by numerous small figures including birds and other anthropomorphic figures are seen\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftened through age and usage. [not stiff or thick like later pieces]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtoni people, Timor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther Examples: \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.mfa.org\/objects\/126104\/mans-lower-body-wrapper--selimut?ctx=14ade30f-b737-463b-af92-d2d7568430c0\u0026amp;idx=0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMuseum of Fine Arts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e95cm width x 166 cm height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 95 cm, 31 cm are ikat woven.\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 \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":32838865453131,"sku":"1454","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1454-old-figurative-ikat-timor-w-anthropomorphic-figures-2.jpg?v=1721316316"},{"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-caucasian-karabagh-kuba-rug-fragment","title":"1643 Antique Karabagh \/ Kuba Rug Fragment","description":"\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475d0\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475b4\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-25950927-1735-4cf9-bb89-45ab231b69c3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eGorgeous antique fragment of an antique Karabagh \/ Kuba rug with dragon elements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003eWell developed motifs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003eThese appear to be renditions of dragons and rams maybe?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003eBeautiful dyes.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003eNote the contrasting borders on each element\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally mounted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3'9'' x 5'1'' (114 x 155 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the early 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2005 this was priced at over $4500!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis one is a 'love at first sight' for me. I have not read up on this category so do not know what to look for in Kuba rugs .... but intuitively \u0026amp; visually this one is special.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cem\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":39699510755403,"sku":"1643","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1643.jpg?v=1696753395"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cloth-with-a-row-of-female-musicians-wayang","title":"1642 Rare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of 9 women musicians with their musical instrument (most likely the Tanpura),\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"8jl75-0-0\"\u003e each with a uniquely patterned skirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-offset-key=\"8jl75-0-0\"\u003eThe direction of the feet opposes the direction of the faces .. so the twirling suggests that they are also dancing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be partly block-printed and partly hand-colored\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth  and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10_%281_of_3%29.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe LACMA textile is stated to be over 3 centuries old but 1642 is estimated to be much much younger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWovensouls Asset 1642 has the following unique features stated below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe similarity of layout with the museum textiles is self-evident\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see a number of women wearing similar outfits and carrying a musical instrument each, all facing one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut major differences also exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe faces\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1642 are slim, long and angular and look distinctly different from the round plump faces in the Gujarat textiles. The faces here probably depict the Indonesian face - where this textile is said to originate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo while the theme is the same as the Gujarat textiles in museums, this textile has been created with a well-developed identity of its own probably within Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe red\u003c\/strong\u003e is deep and strong and my guess is that this is cinnabar.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The cloth is very loosely woven – a bit like gauze. Now in some sections the fabric there appears to be  a coat of stiffening agent.This has not been applied uniformly so  sections of the cloth remain bare \u0026amp; exposed - mainly in the white undyed sections.  The weave in these bare section is floppy to handle. Then, looking at the character of the fiber itself, that is  thick, stiff \u0026amp; rigid, linen is a possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4.The cloth is \u003cstrong\u003enot double-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e - the drawing is only on the front. In this textile all the musicians are facing the left end of the textile (as we stand facing the textile). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Note \u003cstrong\u003ethe skirts\u003c\/strong\u003e worn all have unique designs. This suggests a leisurely creation by the artist in which special attention has been paid to create a variety of motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of 1642 are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The age is unknown but in my opinion this is about 50-70 years old \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  182 x 44 inches \/ 462 x 112 cm (without the blue backing which adds a couple of inches all around)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fading overall. Frayed at edges, parts of borders missing, many holes, tears etc. Yellow staining (mordant maybe?) over a sections of the cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted on dark blue linen. 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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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39817421258827,"sku":"1642","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/11642AntiqueTorajaTradeTextileClothKainMaaIndiaIndonesiaPrintLadies69.jpg?v=1695578069"},{"product_id":"cirebon-wayang-batik-tulis-indonesian-art","title":"1749 Cirebon Wayang Batik Tulis Indonesian Art w Lord Ganesh","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIndonesian Art Masterpiece - A Cirebon Wayang Batik Tulis with the subject of Punokawan Cirebonan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe first image is the detail of Lord Ganesh bowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject is Punokawan Cirebonan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[As narrated by the wife of the artist: Javanese deities - the Punokawan - are used in the narration of Hindu epics such as the Mahabharat as well in the educational themes for Islamic teachings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA batik used to spread Islam though use of wayang characters. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe major Character is Semar and the others are their helpers. Their names are Bitarota, Cungkring, Bagong, Gareng, Duwala, Ceblok, Sekarpandan, Bagal Buntong. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese deities are sent by Batara Guru (Shiva)? under the command of Semar(the clown) to teach them the true faith of Islam. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach character has it roles and are associated with our lifestyles. 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The fight is for righteousness and has lessons in duty, alliances and righteous living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn this artwork, Arjun, one of the 5 Pandavas, rides his chariot during the war. In times of a moral crisis facing Arjun as he rides his chariot, Lord Krishna, guides him through to the path of duty and righteousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e* Photographing this piece has been a challenge - so various tones can be seen in the photos. The ones with the hands holding the piece give a context and are closest to the real color. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous artwork depicting a scene from the Mahabharata - of Arjun, one of the 5 Pandavas in a chariot with a bow \u0026amp; arrow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amazing aesthetic is the work of Late Pak Tomik.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the 4 horses. Note the harmonious curly strokes all over. 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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":45332915519778,"sku":"1783","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUEBHUTANTEXTILEARTSASHCUMMERBAND18.jpg?v=1721316351"},{"product_id":"old-thar-rajasthan-indian-textile-odhana-shawl","title":"1793 Old Thar Rajasthan Wedding Odhana Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Thar Rajasthan Wedding Odhana Shawl with Soof-like Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE Old Cotton Kanna from the Rajpurohit community of the Thar region  (Thar desert near the border)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiven as a gift to the daughter at her wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered in silk and mirrors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch shawls with similar work is also done by the Meghwal community and the Suthar community. This shawl is from the Rajpurohit group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas leaf, flower and bird motifs in bright happy colors that are seen across all media in Rajasthan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely geometric central medallion flanked by heavily embroidered end-panel and borders. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark blue thick cotton basecloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 30-40 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36\" inches x 90” inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91 cm x 228.6 cm\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\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":45437840654626,"sku":"1793","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1793VINTAGERAJASTHANTEXTILEKANNAWEDDINGSHAWLTHARSOOFEMBROIDERY06.jpg?v=1696754066"},{"product_id":"indonesian-art-wayang-batik-tulis-1","title":"1763 Indonesian Art Wayang Batik Tulis","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eIndonesian Art Wayang Batik Tulis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This is a scene from the Mahabharat in which the Pandavas and Kauravas engage in a devastating war. 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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":47015642136866,"sku":"1820","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1820-Antique-Figurative-Ikat-Timor.jpg?v=1704506701"},{"product_id":"decor-idea-antique-puri-painting-1","title":"Decor Idea - Antique Puri Painting","description":"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47364810408226,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/Decor-Idea-Antique-Puri-Painting_e8b612d0-331d-42c3-9b1b-19bb69f91588.jpg?v=1704510183"},{"product_id":"1865-sarasa-cotton-indigo-block-printed-square-textile-from-sri-lanka","title":"1865 Antique Indian Trade Textile Handkerchief","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Antique handkerchief cloth with Indigo \u0026amp; red \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Hand Block Printed cloth made in India for the export market\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, cotton cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas small holes in a few places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar to the cloth exhibited in Kyushu National Museum, Japan \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kyuhaku.jp\/en\/exhibition\/exhibition_pre158.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\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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Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. 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Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. 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Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. 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Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. 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Holes are caused by pinning these to bamboos as flags or for hanging displays around the house. These are subject to rain and windy conditions during the ceremonies and get faded and weather beaten over time. 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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":48621907706146,"sku":"1951","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1951AntiqueTorajaIkatSekomandiTextileFragment-1800s11.jpg?v=1717122909"},{"product_id":"1952-antique-sulawesi-ikat-textile-fragment-human-cutout","title":"1952 Antique Sulawesi Ikat Textile Fragment - Human Cutout","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Ikat fragment from Kalumpang, West Sulawesi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium sized fragment cutout in the shape of a human. The reason for the cutout is not known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amazing quality of this Ikat textile is seen in the close-ups - please take a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs are fine, small and dense and not large as we see in younger ikat textiles. The picture with the scale shows the size of the motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the use of blue and a few spots of a darker blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most attractive feature of these fragments is the amazing threads ....the weaving has uneven yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is 84 x 50 cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill searching the library for examples with this unique anthropomorphic shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo note that this is a damaged fragment, with faded colors and heavy wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":48621958889762,"sku":"1952","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1952AntiqueTorajaIkatSekomandiTextileFragment-HumanShapeCutout24.jpg?v=1717125586"},{"product_id":"1953-antique-sulawesi-ikat-textile-fragment-human-cutout","title":"1953 Antique Sulawesi Ikat Textile Fragment - Human Cutout","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Ikat fragment from Kalumpang, West Sulawesi\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium sized fragment cutout in the shape of a human. The reason for the cutout is not known.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amazing quality of this Ikat textile is seen in the close-ups - please take a close look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs are fine, small and dense and not large as we see in younger ikat textiles. The picture with the scale shows the size of the motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the use of blue and a few spots of a darker blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most attractive feature of these fragments is the amazing threads ....the weaving has uneven yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is 86 x 47 cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome tape on the reverse to prevent the vulnerable sections from deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat study example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill searching the library for examples with this unique anthropomorphic shapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo note that this is a damaged fragment, with faded colors and heavy wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":48622047559970,"sku":"1953","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1953AntiqueTorajaIkatSekomandiTextileFragment-HumanShapeCutout36_8efebb31-42f4-46fb-a799-99aa4f08842d.jpg?v=1717126202"},{"product_id":"1966-large-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"1966 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment - Indigo flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Indigo blue \u0026amp;rose \/ salmon flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large example with the same aesthetic quality - with dozens of flowers -  is present in the Tapi collection. [reference: pages 6 \u0026amp; 7 of 'Masters of the Cloth']\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother similar example has been published on page 55 in 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 X 28 cm (approximately)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e4) Woven Cargoes by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48701849469218,"sku":"1966","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1966AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth02.jpg?v=1776558315"},{"product_id":"1978-large-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1978 Large Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile with fantastic deep dyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing rich red field with flowers and light blue vines \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb hand-spun yarn - see the numerous close-up images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a larger textile of which several fragments were saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54 x 24 cm - over half a meter in length!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48917023654178,"sku":"1978","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1978_Antique_Indian_Trade_Textile_Print_Fragment_Toraja_Indonesian_Ceremonial_cloth_47.jpg?v=1721189834"},{"product_id":"1980-antique-indian-trade-cloth-printed-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1980 Large Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Printed Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  gorgeous fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial flowers and complete diamonds present - will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing blue \u0026amp; red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58 x 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931141517602,"sku":"1980","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1980AntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentPrintedTextileToraja06.jpg?v=1721618238"},{"product_id":"1981-aantique-indian-trade-cloth-printed-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1981 Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Printed Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  deep red fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous red dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse thick cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe circles in the lattice house dolls or dancers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragments of this size are extremely difficult to come by. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India along the coast and via the neighboring islands  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931186835746,"sku":"1980","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1981AntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentPrintedTextileToraja14.jpg?v=1721619467"},{"product_id":"1982-pair-antique-indian-trade-cloth-kalamkari-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1982 Pair - Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Kalamkari Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  pair of Kalamkari border fragments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether the pair make a fabulous picture with temple-border-type peaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular motifs with the floral vines within appear to be hand-drawn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial impression of the bottom black and white panel is that tit is stencil or fine-block printed but on closer inspection even that appears to be hand-drawn. However I am not an expert so please make your own judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExqusitie drawing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 x 35 cm together\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931201548578,"sku":"1982","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1982AntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentPrintedTextileToraja10.jpg?v=1776568986"},{"product_id":"1988-spectacular-silk-sari-with-moon-shloka-inscriptions","title":"1988 Spectacular Silk Sari with Moon Shloka Inscriptions","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecently-made Silk sari from Maharashtra with zari-inscribed shlokas about the moon woven in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Chandrakala saris made in the olden days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Maharashtra, there was a ritual of praying to the Moon asking for abundant \"Vastra\" or Clothing. This was known चंद्राला सुताने ओवाळणे or दशा वहाणे.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the beginning of the Lunar Month, women offered a thread of the Vastra they were wearing, to the Moon chanting  “ Let our Vastras (clothing) grow the way you grow\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThere are two shlokas about this tradition..\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e1) चंद्र त्वां वसना च्चलस्य दशया संभावयामः कथम् ।\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eAnd\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e2) शंभूः श्वेतार्क पुष्पेण, चंद्रमा वस्त्रतंतुना ॥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eअच्युतः स्मृतिमात्रेण, साधवः करसंपुटैः ॥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThe first shloka has been inscribed as the butti or the field motif  (the round ones)  and the second Shloka is inscribed repeatedly on the Pallu end. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThis rich tradition of weaving calligraphy is seen in many parts of India and is referred to as Namawali. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eNote the two toned blues in the base silk. Note that there is golden and silver colored Zari. Note the red selvedge that adds character. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for framing and for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5m long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent production - never used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Inventory Location 3 - please check shipping date prior to purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\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: 521px; left: 40px;\"\u003eSav\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\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 Mum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49639444644130,"sku":"1988","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1988SilkSariwithShlokaInscriptionMaharashtraNamawali45.jpg?v=1739270049"},{"product_id":"1991-antique-caucasian-horse-cover-blanket-soumac-weaving","title":"1991 Antique Caucasian Horse Cover Blanket Soumac Weaving","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d43b470b6658200563d6c01\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d43b470b6658200563d6c01\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44e894feb9e700547cbbce\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44e894feb9e700547cbbea\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-e9c776d5-c4b0-4610-bf74-8f4c29995fcd\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA marvelous weaving designed as a cover \/ blanket for a horse\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs of rams (and their babies) and another animal with a resplendent tail (with their babies) maybe peacocks? \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the row of small animals at the bottom in the kilim portion of the textile. (maybe these are the dogs helping with the herding of the sheep?) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nYellow, green, maroon, red, dark blue; light blue and white - 7 colors (maybe you can find more?)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\"\u003eA contrasting color has been used to outline every animal motif AND on the designs within the animal \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA close look reveals that some colors are glossy ... this could be silk or extremely glossy wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work of art will be wonderful on a wall!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e145 x 100 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a repair at the bottom right corner. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-item-description-content\" class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003eIn many tribal cultures of the Caucasus, sucj flat-woven horse blankets jol-i asb have a ceremonial and a functional use. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-item-description-content\" class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003eUsed as a horse’s ceremonial garment at weddings and other celebrations, it also protects the horse from cold. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-tn=\"pdp-item-description-content\" class=\"_dda3618c\"\u003eLiterature example:  Parviz Tanavoli\u003c\/span\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":49766205554978,"sku":"1991","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1991AntiqueHorseBlanketwithanimalmotifs45.jpg?v=1742792117"},{"product_id":"2008-antique-printed-textile-betel-nut-bag-from-sri-lanka-ceylon","title":"2008 Antique Printed Textile Betel Nut Bag from Sri Lanka","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  printed betel nut bag with deep red dye (probably natural dye)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long cloth white bag with a floral \u0026amp; vine print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse thick cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was displayed in an antique store along with two others. This one caught ,my attention for two reasons: a) the shape resembled the bag seen in \"The Herb Picker\" an antique textile in the Karun Thakar collection. b) the amazing color\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe locals say that such bags were used for betel nuts ..but bags could be used for anything. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to a remote village in Sri Lanka. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand stitched and sparingly used. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but may be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e59 cm x 21 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e23.2 x 8.3 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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 must be expected on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run, repairs 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: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49930164371746,"sku":"2008","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2008AntiqueTextileSriLankaBetelNutHerbBagforfarmerpicker01.jpg?v=1747313583"},{"product_id":"2021-antique-indian-trade-textile-cloth-printed","title":"2021 Antique Indian Trade Textile Cloth Printed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  museum-quality deep red Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long border fragment of a gorgeous textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse thick cloth with uneven yarn (see close-ups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Sri Lanka. Probably made in Gujarat for trade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) National Museum of Sri Lanka, Colombo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch large fragments are rarely found. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on white cloth and ready to be framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41.5 inches x 49 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a patch of repair in the pallu. Further an extension has been added using a panel of cloth with a matching color \u0026amp; similar pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection. \u003c\/b\u003e[this was actually framed when I acquired it, but for easy transportation, the frame was removed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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 must be expected on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run, repairs 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: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49946240188706,"sku":"2021","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2021AntiqueRedCottonClothCeylonSriLanka02.jpg?v=1747755269"},{"product_id":"2005-antique-chintz-temple-textile-printed-fragment-teal","title":"2005 Antique Chintz Temple Textile Printed Fragment - Teal","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eStriking Antique Temple Textile Printed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis teal \u0026amp; red printed textile has a powerful presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWas used in temple rituals to cover offerings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHas a palm leaf square stitched on to the back with some text - a label that offers a clue to the history \/ origin. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a backing cloth and borders that ha been hand stitched. On one edge, cloth of another similar textile has been added. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 112 cm X 112 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s-early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is  likely from India and meant for the Ceylon \/ Sri Lanka market\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired on a field visit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some losses \/ damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photos in the frame is for illustrative purposes only and not proportional to the actual size. \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\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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49955360178466,"sku":"2005","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2005_Antique_Trade_Textile_Printed_Chintz_Temple_Cloth_fragment_18.jpg?v=1767531724"},{"product_id":"2015-antique-batik-bangbiron-textile-hipwrapper-ceylon","title":"2015 Antique Batik Textile Hipwrapper Ceylon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLarge Antique Batik Textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb large batik with striking end panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Indian trade cloth, produced on the Coromandel Coast of southeast India, was exported to Sri Lanka.  In Ceylon, such a cloth served as a \u003cem data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"392\"\u003esomana tuppottiya\u003c\/em\u003e—a sarong or wrapped garment worn by wealthy men. Collected in Sri Lanka (Ceylon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese cloths were worn in the Southeast Asian style, wrapped around the waist so the \u003cem data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003etumpal\u003c\/em\u003e-like end border patterns were displayed at the front. Many later found their way into temple treasuries or became cherished heirlooms among aristocratic families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected in Sri Lanka (Ceylon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas holes and stains and has been mounted on a backing cloth to prevent further attrition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be folded and framed or repurposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large size and the striking colors make this a superb choice for decorating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e356cm x 107 cm (over 3 meters long!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":49963209097506,"sku":"2015","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2015AntiqueTextileBatikHipwrapperCeylon13_b209e417-85e5-4b7e-90cb-8249f904bad0.jpg?v=1748227724"},{"product_id":"2039-vintage-blue-silk-laotian-weavingtextile-art","title":"2039 Vintage Blue Silk Laotian WeavingTextile 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 blue base with superfine silk weaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic piece in an unusual palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMythological motifs beautifully interwoven with geometric motifs to create a dense pattern \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eall over\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e the textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs include\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2192\" data-start=\"2153\" data-section-id=\"17kj9pr\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2179\" data-start=\"2155\"\u003eKhom-Sonh (diamond \/ sacred eye)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2233\" data-start=\"2193\" data-section-id=\"1f9ld3y\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2210\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003eHong birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2287\" data-start=\"2234\" data-section-id=\"pyvsgc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2250\" data-start=\"2236\"\u003ePhii nyak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2331\" data-start=\"2288\" data-section-id=\"kdwp3a\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2299\" data-start=\"2290\"\u003eSiho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003eThe silk is not easy to photograph perfectly - so do ask for more photos if in doubt.\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 appears to be raw silk to me. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1'4'' x 8'8'' (41 x 264 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\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":51536791961890,"sku":"2039","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2039VintageBlueSilkWeavingLaosLaotianTextile23.jpg?v=1776227062"},{"product_id":"2045-antique-bhutan-textile-handwoven-cloth","title":"2045 Antique Bhutan Textile Handwoven Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed and hand woven shawl from Bhutan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes appear to be natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e1'5'' x 6'5'' (43 x 196 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld textiles from Bhutan are very rare and hard to find.\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 \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":51544402657570,"sku":"2045","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2045AntiquetextileBhutaneseBhutanweaving01.jpg?v=1776403469"},{"product_id":"2060-antique-indian-trade-cloth-kalamkari-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"2060 Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Kalamkari Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  fine Kalamkari border fragment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous floral drawing with temple-border-type peaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular motifs with the floral vines within appear to be hand-drawn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial impression of the bottom black and white panel is that tit is stencil or fine-block printed but on closer inspection even that appears to be hand-drawn. However I am not an expert so please make your own judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite drawing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e63 x 43 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1982 (length is twice that of 1982)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552029344034,"sku":"2060","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2060AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth25.jpg?v=1776562920"},{"product_id":"2062-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"2062 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment - Indigo flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Indigo blue \u0026amp; salmon flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large example with the same aesthetic quality - with dozens of flowers -  is present in the Tapi collection. [reference: pages 6 \u0026amp; 7 of 'Masters of the Cloth']\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 x 25 cm (at the maxima)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1897 but larger (almost twice the size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see the Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552041107746,"sku":"2062","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2062AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth05.jpg?v=1776557770"},{"product_id":"2063-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"2063 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment - Indigo flowers","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing Indigo blue \u0026amp;rose \/ salmon flower. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large example with the same aesthetic quality - with dozens of flowers -  is present in the Tapi collection. [reference: pages 6 \u0026amp; 7 of 'Masters of the Cloth']\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother similar example has been published on page 55 in 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e52 x 27 cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to 1931, 1940, 1963, 1964 \u0026amp; 1965 (all sold).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51552043860258,"sku":"2063","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2063AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1776558251"},{"product_id":"2050-antique-timor-indigo-kain-ikat-indonesian-textile-art","title":"2050 Antique Indigo Timor Kain Ikat - Indonesian Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kain Ikat from Timor\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous geometrical pattern with symmetrical upper \u0026amp; lower sections. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed \u0026amp; Yellow bands on the side have been stitched to the main central indigo panel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design probably has some symbolic meaning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth softened by usage over the years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e180 cm x 121 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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. 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