{"title":"Antique Textile Fragments","description":"\u003cp\u003eCan you imagine the story these fragments have survived? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan you imagine their past glory? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy the glimpses of \"what once was\" in these amazing little pieces with history. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"137-antique-heirloom-patan-patola-double-ikat","title":"137  SOLD Old Weaver's Heirloom Patan Patola Double Ikat Sari Fragment - A","description":"\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\n\n***\n \u003cp\u003e\nSold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely fine example of double Ikat is an heirloom piece of one of the two surviving Patola weaving families in Patan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of a Patan Patola is directly proportional to the diversity of motifs used in it as this increases the difficulty of creating the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the paan bhaath or \u003cem\u003eleaf\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the vaurani or \u003cem\u003ebride\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the popat or \u003cem\u003eparrot\u003c\/em\u003e motifs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the phool or \u003cem\u003eflower\u003c\/em\u003e motif and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the haathi or \u003cem\u003eelephant\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- several border motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic examination of the fibres [see photo] and the weave reveal a uniqueness not found in other more recent antique patolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a raw silk backing for support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncomparable ancestral heirloom piece. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of younger Patolas may be seen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. On pages 14 \u0026amp; 27 in 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Page 42-49, \"Tradition and beyond, Handcrafted Indian Textiles\" by Rta Kapur Chishti \/ Rahul Jain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 130 cm height x 125 cm width on raw silk mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral spots of distress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMY NOTES: Patolas are rare but to find one from the weaver's heirloom treasure chest is a matter of fortune! Such pieces will rarely ever come up for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; 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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":28667787267,"sku":"137","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/137--SOLD-Old-Weaver-s-Heirloom-Patan-Patola-Double-Ikat-Sari-Fragment---A-WOVENSOULS-1685282400.jpg?v=1685282413"},{"product_id":"antique-fragment-of-heirloom-patan-patola-weaving-19th-century","title":"SOLD Antique Fragment of Heirloom Patan Patola Weaving 19th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\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":28749428867,"sku":"9999F","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/SOLD-Antique-Fragment-of-Heirloom-Patan-Patola-Weaving-19th-Century-WOVENSOULS-1687370236953.jpg?v=1687370238"},{"product_id":"sling-bag-made-using-superb-antique-textile-patch-from-gujarat","title":"5512  SOLD Group of 3 Sling Bags made of Vintage Textile fragments","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThree slingbags made using an embroidery patch from Gujarat, India. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe base cloth is handspun khadi cotton dyed in natural red dye. The embroidery stiches are amazingly perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTextile art was a major hobby and artworks were created as household items. Embroidered bags to pack the bride's trousseau, skirts, household curtains to cover the trunks and many other forms of textiles were made by every housewife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is a fragment from one such utilitarian textile and has now been converted into a sling bag by some clever person to extend the life of the artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bottom has been reinforced with cloth bands made of some polyester based fabric - that was sold at a premium in the 1960s. So from the maker's point of viewpoint of that era, she was 'adding' value and making the piece more beautiful with the polyester bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne weathered Rabari dowry bag. One bag made of a sari fragment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is not perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll handmade. \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":29847019779,"sku":"5512","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/165_01.jpg?v=1698372219"},{"product_id":"antique-zari-gold-trim-border-sari","title":"5173 SOLD Vintage Zari Border from Sari","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVintage Zari Border from Sari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZari Border recovered from an vintage \/ semi-antique Sari. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCould be used to decorate shawls \/ stoles . wraps. Such pieces are rarely available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaken from a sari and so has frayed edges that can be fixed with a simple hem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e300cm x 20cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s - 1960s\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e#antique #sari #saree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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":29847101443,"sku":"5173","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/5173-Vintage-Zari-Border-from-Sari-WOVENSOULS-1687371274358.jpg?v=1725358502"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-textile-silk-phulkari-suzani-embroidery","title":"E158 SOLD Antique Swat Valley Textile Fragment - Phulkari Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful BEAUTIFUL Swat Valley textile with silk floss embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is so fine that it appears to be pasted onto the cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery is similar to Phulkaris and Suzanis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fragment and not a complete piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotwithstanding the defects this is a stunning piece of work and can be used to create a framed textile artwork using the 16+ flower motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e228cm x 41cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Swat Valley Textile Fragment - Phulkari Embroidery\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":29847217539,"sku":"E158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/E158-SOLD-Antique-Swat-Valley-Textile-Fragment---Phulkari-Embroidery-WOVENSOULS-1687371459766.jpg?v=1687371460"},{"product_id":"antique-banarasi-sari-saree","title":"131 SOLD Real Zari Bridal Saree Fragment with woven Blessing Inscription - SOLD","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a well-known Antique Textile Collector in Singapore\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete Bridal Silk sari from Banaras with a special blessing for brides woven into the Palloo. Althoug the sari is complete, the condition may be described as fragmentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZari has precious metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText inscription woven into the Pallo is a blessing of marital bliss for the bride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncestral heirloom piece. Known to be at least 5 generations old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece was acquired from my jeweler and has many tears and splits as silk is a very fragile material. The weight of the zari has put strain on the zari over the years so the condition is not perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 520cm x 112cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Extremely fragile condition with several splits \u0026amp; tears, especially at the edges. It is not in a condition to be worn. The gold work is in good condition but the silk base damaged in several places is extremely vulnerable. Mounting on silk base is recommended. {last few pictures show the condition issues clearly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003eantique banarasi sari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888037955,"sku":"131","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/131-SOLD-Real-Zari-Bridal-Saree-Fragment-with-woven-Blessing-Inscription---SOLD-WOVENSOULS-1687373595614.jpg?v=1687373596"},{"product_id":"antique-banarasi-sari-saree-textile","title":"130 SOLD Old Banarasi Sari with Precious metal  in Zari","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo toned Silk sari from Banaras meant for a bride's trousseau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zari has some precious metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pallo is blanketted with woven Zari brocade that contains precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an ancestral heirloom piece known to be at least 5 generations old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sari is heavy. This piece was acquired from my jeweler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight of the zari has put strain on the zari over the years so the condition is fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral tears and splits seen in the main silk body and the border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it is still great for framing and for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe Chand Sitara Motif of another similar Banarasi forms the cover of the famous book \"Fabric Art' by Sukla das.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIZE : Approx 520cm x 122cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTE:í«í_ \u003cem\u003eIn the decade of buying old textiles and in the lifetime of buying and living amidst silk saris, I can testify that I have yet to see another sari with this level of brilliance and lustre in the Zari. It is pieces like these that cause grandmothers to lament that \"they don't make them like they used to anymore\". Fact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\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; top: 521px; left: 40px;\"\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":29888038147,"sku":"130","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/130-SOLD-Old-Banarasi-Sari-with-Precious-metal-content-in-Zari-WOVENSOULS-1687373642916.jpg?v=1687373644"},{"product_id":"upcycled-antique-hilltribe-bag-jobs-tear-seeds","title":"451 SOLD - Upcycled - Fabulous Hilltribe Textile Fragment  (Job's tear Seeds) Bag","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA 1950s Hilltribe Textile upcycled into a sling bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb textile with Job's Tear seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Strap is a bit stiff from lack of use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn artwork fragment up-cycled into a functional item!\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":29888076739,"sku":"451","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/451-Fabulous-Hilltribe-Textile-Fragment-_Job-s-tear-Seeds_-Bag-WOVENSOULS-1687376495235.jpg?v=1695613555"},{"product_id":"antique-parsi-sari-borders-with-silver-content","title":"139 SOLD Antique Parsi Sari Borders With Silver Content","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\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":44226022478,"sku":"139","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/139-sold-antique-parsi-sari-borders-with-silver-content.jpg?v=1633076259"},{"product_id":"antique-weavers-heirloom-patan-patola-double-ikat-sari-fragment-with-zari","title":"196 SOLD - RARE Old Weaver's Heirloom Patan Patola Double Ikat Sari Fragment with Zari","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** \u003c!-- Created with Shogun. --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5cd8480e9d2fab005b0f7c84\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5cd8480e9d2fab005b0f7c84\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5cd91c4ce864bd0051105df8\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5cd91c4ce864bd0051105e14\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-ce8b6c43-4e07-498c-97ed-17c071787a54\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely fine example of double Ikat is an heirloom piece of one of the two surviving Patola weaving families in Patan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an heirloom fragment piece - about quarter sari - that has been with them for several generations and was stated as being around 200 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of a Patan Patola is directly proportional to the diversity of motifs used in it as this increases the difficulty of creating the artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the paan bhaath or \u003cem\u003eleaf\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the vaurani or \u003cem\u003ebride\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the popat or \u003cem\u003eparrot\u003c\/em\u003e motifs,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the phool or \u003cem\u003eflower\u003c\/em\u003e motif and\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the haathi or \u003cem\u003eelephant\u003c\/em\u003e motif\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- several border motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- the pallo or the end panel which in the case of the Gujarati style of wearing falls over the right shoulder at the \u003cstrong\u003efront.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- note that the flower motifs on the palloo end panel are in a direction that is perpendicular to that of the motifs in the field. This fact poses a unique challenge in double ikat\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- AND zari in the pallo that probably has some precious metal content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic examination of the fibres [see photo] and the weave reveal a uniqueness not found in other more recent antique patolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a raw silk backing for support. Will make a fabulous wall hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncomparable ancestral heirloom piece. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of younger Patolas may be seen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. On pages 14 \u0026amp; 27 in 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Page 42-49, \"Tradition and beyond, Handcrafted Indian Textiles\" by Rta Kapur Chishti \/ Rahul Jain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApprox 130 cm height x 125 cm width on raw silk mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral holes \u0026amp; loosened threads and spots of distress all over. Needs pure tender loving care to survive for another hundred years. Mounted on raw silk backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMY NOTES: Patolas are rare but to find one from the weaver's heirloom treasure chest is a matter of fortune! Such pieces will rarely ever come up for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; 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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\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":12101635506251,"sku":"196","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/196-sold-rare-old-weavers-heirloom-patan-patola-double-ikat-sari-fragment-with-zari.jpg?v=1633083316"},{"product_id":"antique-kashmir-sikh-pashmina-shawl-fragment","title":"1393 SOLD Antique Kashmir Sikh Period Pashmina Shawl Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kashmir Sikh Period Pashmina Shawl Fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite masterpiece \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePashmina wool end panel of long shawl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix complete boteh with several smaller botehs ensconced in the curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the boat-like shape at the bottom of each boteh. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResembles the ‘Ranjit Singh Samadhi Shawl’ from the Tapi collection in which the boat of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s funeral is said to be depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fragment do we see the shape of a boat?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely fine weaving, maybe of the finest group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expertise of weaving is best seen by examining the back of this shawl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb warm palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a small holes and damaged edges. More photos on request\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 x 136 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographing this has not been easy \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCURRENTLY OUT FOR ADDING A BACKING. AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING IN JULY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":29661849911371,"sku":"1393","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1393-old-kashmir-sikh-period-pashmina-shawl-fragment-3.jpg?v=1633094689"},{"product_id":"archaic-dragon-sumac-soumac-ajdahali-rug","title":"1424 Antique Dragon Soumac Rug","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\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMasterpiece Archaic Antique Dragon Sumac Soumac 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\u003eHas two human figures in archaic style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is best described as a 'whole fragment'. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\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":32229753323595,"sku":"1424","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1424-archaic-dragon-sumac-soumac-rug.jpg?v=1675696567"},{"product_id":"antique-dragon-sumac-soumac-ajdahali-rug-azeri-carpet","title":"1402 SOLD Antique Caucasian Dragon Sumac Soumac Rug Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0910\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0929\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-cac86043-bad2-4e16-ad30-ffe7dffe7f78\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Sumac Rug fragment with tremendous character \u0026amp; soul.\u003c\/p\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\"\u003eThis category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects - the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.\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\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late1800s from Azerbaijan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragment that is roughly half the original piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be superb on a wall with some dark blue or rust backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e251 x 178 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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":32230337871947,"sku":"1402","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1402-sold-antique-caucasian-dragon-sumac-soumac-azeri-rug-fragment.jpg?v=1633098491"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-shawl-fragment","title":"1535 SOLD Swat Valley Shawl Fragment","description":"\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLOVELY piece salvaged from an old Swat Valley shawl.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne edge rough-cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some minor color run issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is so fine that it appears to be pasted onto the cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery is similar to Phulkaris and Suzanis. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a fragment and not a complete piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNotwithstanding the defects this is a stunning piece of work and can be used to create a framed textile artwork using the 16+ flower motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy Notes\u003cem\u003e: A similar piece sold in 2018 and I was confused seeing a similar listing (E158) as SOLD while I still held this piece in my hand. But a detailed examination revealed that though the motifs were identical in pattern, the colors used in the secondary elements had been either switched right to left or rotated ... so that no two motifs were exactly the same.This fragment is probably a part of the same shawl - with care having been taken to never repeat the color scheme of any motif. Maybe it was a lesson in permutation .... \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSomeday I will mount or frame each motif separately ...\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Swat Valley Textile\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\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":33062472220747,"sku":"1535","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1535-swat-valley-shawl-fragment.jpg?v=1725358650"},{"product_id":"antique-kashmir-pashmina-shawl-1","title":"1510 SOLD - Superfine Antique Kashmir Pashmina Dochalla Long Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperfine Antique Kashmir Dochalla Long Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003ePLEASE SEE ALL THE PHOTOS OF THE DAMAGE BEFORE PURCHASE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperfine grade of wool \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas an off-white field (yellowed with age) with two end-panels, each finely woven with a row of tall teal \/ green \u003cem\u003eboteh and\u003c\/em\u003e original selvedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours of the borders are fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome stains and darns to the field. Minor losses to edges. Edges have slightly frayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas tears, damage, splits and needs repairs \u0026amp; tender loving care. Very fragile as the base cloth is extremely fine and therefore vulnerable. Will do well with a backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 7 antique pashminas in the Wovensouls shelves at the moment this one is unusually fine and light - so much so that the field has been damaged by the weight of its own decorated ends. \u003cem\u003eToo beautiful for its own good  \u003c\/em\u003eI guess!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA remarkable feature is that the borders along the long edge are directly woven onto the shawl - it isn't a separate panel that has been darned onto the sides- as is the case in many Kashmir shawls.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e111'' x 50'' (282 x 127 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashmir, possibly 18th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a US Auction House\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile the square shawl (rumal) was worn most commonly by women, the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003elong shawl (dochalla), characterised by its rectangular shape, was particularly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efavored by men and was worn draped over the shoulder or around the body\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efor warmth. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe decorative repertoire for such shawls gradually expanded\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eduring the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from elegant, minimally\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eembellished shawls with intricate boteh adorning the borders, like the\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003epresent shawl, to expressive and expansive designs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Frank Ames, “Woven Legends: Carpets and Shawls of Kashmir,”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIMILAR EXAMPLE AT THE MET MUSEUM:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/451201?searchField=All\u0026amp;amp;sortBy=Relevance\u0026amp;amp;ft=kashmir+long+shawl\u0026amp;amp;offset=0\u0026amp;amp;rpp=80\u0026amp;amp;pos=30\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA YOUNGER SIMILAR EXAMPLE SOLD AT CHRISTIE'S: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onlineonly.christies.com\/s\/important-private-collection-kashmir-shawls\/long-shawl-dochalla-66\/71464\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33073848647755,"sku":"1510","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1510-superfine-antique-kashmir-dochalla-long-shawl-7.jpg?v=1633104294"},{"product_id":"upclycled-sarkoy-kilim-fragment-cushions","title":"831 SOLD Set of 6 Upclycled Sarkoy Kilim Fragment Cushions","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely set of 6 cushions made using fragments of an antique Sarkoy Kilim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette makes these a very good decor accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote however that this is a kilim and this does not qualify as 'soft \u0026amp; silky'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome color run \u0026amp; fraying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes vary between 44cm x 44 cm and 40cm x 40cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39291844624459,"sku":"831","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/831-set-of-6-upclycled-sarkoy-kilim-fragment-cushions.jpg?v=1633106878"},{"product_id":"182-embroidered-sari-patanwadi-textile","title":"182 SOLD Vintage Embroidered Sari Saadlo from Kutch","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA rare vintage Patanwadi or Wadhiyar Anjhnaa Patel sari\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite embroidery and stunning drawing. base cloth is hand spun and dyed in corrosive mineral dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery impressive work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily embroidered on the Pallu while the rest of the sari has well arranged flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Rabari motifs are visible here along with very evolved Sathiyos (geometric patterns created according to some algorithm that are usually created on floors and ceremonial plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spot wear and damage and a few missing mirrors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of  the longer edges has been cut  - this cut is intentional and facilitates wearing of the sari in the format that it is wrapped by this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s-1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 552 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 106cm until some point and then 86cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the splendour it will add to a room hung up to display the amazing creativity in the pallu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See also\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/copy-of-181-vintage-embroidery-wedding-sari-from-kutch-patel-community\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Asset 181\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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\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":39373107298379,"sku":"182","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/182VintagePatelSariwithEmbrodieryfromKutchGujarat016.jpg?v=1633110048"},{"product_id":"vintage-embroidery-wedding-sari-textile","title":"181 Vintage Embroidery Wedding Sari from Kutch","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA rare vintage Saadlo or sari of the Patanwadi or Wadhiyar  Anjhna Patel Community\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisite embroidery and stunning drawing. base cloth is hand spun and dyed in corrosive mineral dye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery impressive work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily embroidered on the Pallu and shoulder while the rest of the sari has well arranged flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe traditional Rabari motifs are visible here along with very evolved Sathiyos (geometric patterns created according to some algorithm that are usually created on floors and ceremonial plates).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso has the name of the bride embroidered within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pallu has been enhanced with an additional extravagantly embroidered band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome spot wear and damage and a few missing mirrors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rough cut as seen in the second picture is intentional and facilitates wearing of the sari the the format that it is wrapped by this group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s-1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 579 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 86cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine the splendour it will add to a room hung up to display the amazing creativity in the pallu!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e See also \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/products\/182-embroidered-sari-patanwadi-rabari-community\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAsset 182\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39373129416779,"sku":"181","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/181VintagePatelSariwithEmbrodieryfromKutchGujarat013.jpg?v=1716120253"},{"product_id":"antique-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":"vintage-himalayan-kaabo-fragments","title":"1660 SOLD Vintage Himalayan Kaabo Fragments","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLot of several Vintage Himalayan Kaabo Fragments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet of several vintage kaabo sash fragments in varying sizes and varying conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Tibetan Tie-dye work on wool that is called 'Nambu Tigma'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand made tie-dye motifs. Handwoven on small looms\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal pieces were worn as a Cummerband or Sash by men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3 small salvaged ones can be used as a smart cravats\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is not perfect there are damage spots \/ color run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth varies from 12cm to 14 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLengths vary from 144 cm to 242 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39763026935883,"sku":"1660","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1660VintageTibetanHimalayanTextileArtSashKaaboNambuTigma17_f1c2e2a4-e867-4af9-8090-e321eba65de7.jpg?v=1695625716"},{"product_id":"vintage-batik-textile-with-patola-motif","title":"1661  SOLDVintage Batik Textile with Patola Motif","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVintage Batik textile with Patola motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding a patola motif rendered in the Batik craft is highly unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated using stamps (cap or chap)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree vibrant colors used to create a superb impact!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be double-sided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e129cm x 34cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39798767157323,"sku":"1661","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1661VintageBatikTextilewithPatolaMotif02.jpg?v=1695625989"},{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-zoomorphic-zileh-sileh","title":"1713 Antique Caucasian Zoomorphic Zileh","description":"\u003cdiv 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\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-cac86043-bad2-4e16-ad30-ffe7dffe7f78\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Caucasian Zoomorphic Zileh \/ Sileh  Flatweave Soumac Rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous but it is just a fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese soumakh textiles with stylised dragons are traditionally referred to as Sileh (Zileh or Zili) in early literature, a term that is also associated with the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples in this category can be clones of each other with minor variation and finding unique elements aspects is an interesting journey into the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Sileh however, the following unique features stand out and make this piece amazing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The animals and their babies within the \"S\" ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Note the crown on the heads of the parents and the ornamented feeatures on the tails with the zigzag design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) The variety of colors of their bodies and the palette  used - is interesting - especially the yellow green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) The details in their faces - including their eyes that glare back at us head-on, each almost with some sort of unique expression - are fantastic. Their stare has cast a spell on me :) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) The babies protected under the parent look on ahead and ignore us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) The rows of smaller animals walking in an organised single file between the S ornaments is also noteworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the flowers in the horns of the dragon show the creative soul that was poured into the making of this weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all this is a fantastic work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmentary state. Corrosion, edge fraying and holes may deter some. But if the phenomenal art overpowers you and makes you blind to the defects then this is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill do well with a backing cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some pieces in the wovensouls collection that I treasure and this is one of them. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\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, 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: #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":44439458480418,"sku":"1713","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1713AntiqueCaucasianSielhZilehZiliZoomorphicFlatweaveRug26.jpg?v=1744257212"},{"product_id":"antique-shirvan-rug-fragment","title":"1792 Antique Shirvan Rug Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eFantastic Antique Shirvan Rug Fragment with amazing motifs \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrilliant colors stand out like jewels on the white field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe highly evolved tulip motifs in Seljuk design are a delight!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd finally there are lots of free-roaming filler elements all over placed without any restraint It is this element of wild freedom that adds to the soul of this rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe strong red border reins in  the free-spirited artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear in several sections as can be seen. Both ends are incomplete and have lines missing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with all the shortcomings this rug is a masterpiece with a brilliant shining soul and has decades left of offering delight to the viewer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e178 x 109 cm \/ perfect size for hanging up on a wall! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: Item Number 1792 \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 Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45413967823138,"sku":"1792","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUECAUCASIANSHIRVANRUGFRAGMENT07.jpg?v=1695586867"},{"product_id":"antique-shirvan-rug-fragment-1","title":"1800 Antique Shirvan Rug Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Shirvan Rug Fragment \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSuperb well-developed motifsthat simply cannot be found in later Shirvans from the 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA number of inscriptions present. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis weaving must be seen as a work of art waiting to be framed and hung up on a wall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this beauty is in need of a savior. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe edges have been stitched in as a temporary repair - but some work still needs to be done to bring it back to all the glory that is still left in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMY NOTES: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-contents=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a9j2l\" data-offset-key=\"4qn66-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4qn66-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4qn66-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eNEVER thought I'd love fragments...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a9j2l\" data-offset-key=\"9h1ua-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"9h1ua-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"9h1ua-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eIn the beginning, my eyes had not opened enough... and I could not 'see' the treasures that lay beyond the condition issues. I wonder how many fantastic pieces I passed on - simply because I had the tinted glasses of 'good condition'. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a9j2l\" data-offset-key=\"54lgl-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"54lgl-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"54lgl-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003eNOW, I can see how the little curves on the standard shirvan motifs make such a difference ... the little extras that have been put into this century-old piece - simply cannot be found in newer pieces. And then the journey of joy in discovering each unusual element is far greater, despite the condition. Now, I love these fragments for their drawing - and for genius creative souls embedded within!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"a9j2l\" data-offset-key=\"52kk8-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"52kk8-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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 Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46376282980642,"sku":"1800","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/AntiqueCaucasianShirvanRug-WovensoulsAsset180005.jpg?v=1695659969"},{"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. 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":48004219765026,"sku":"1865","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1865OldPrintedSquareClothCeylon09.jpg?v=1773485116"},{"product_id":"1890-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1890 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; salmon red\/pink\/peach on fine 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e37 x 20 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 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\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":48392460599586,"sku":"1890","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01890AntiqueIndianTradeTextileFloralFragment03.jpg?v=1716201096"},{"product_id":"1893-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1893 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with a single color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a flower (probably hibiscus) and leaves\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\u003e25.5 x 21 cm\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 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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394861543714,"sku":"1893","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01893AntiqueIndianTradeTextileFloralFragment04.jpg?v=1716200124"},{"product_id":"1894-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1894 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a fine thin cloth\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. Faded from use in outdoor ceremonies. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 x 22cm\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\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394896703778,"sku":"1894","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01894AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePatolaprintFragment01-2.jpg?v=1716200849"},{"product_id":"1895-antique-indian-trade-textile-hand-drawn-kalamkari-toraja-fragment","title":"1895 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Hand-Drawn Kalamkari Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with two colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn superb blue and red colors against a white field. Kalamkari or hand-drawn (compared to others that are block-printed). \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 x 24 cm (at the maximum) \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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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 now 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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394933797154,"sku":"1895","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01895AntiqueIndianTradeTextileHandDrwanKalamkariFragment02.jpg?v=1716198654"},{"product_id":"1896-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1896 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFantastic Large fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors - rich red, black and beige. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth. \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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 cm x 39 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old. [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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403228819746,"sku":"1896","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01896AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePATOLAPrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716200593"},{"product_id":"1898-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment","title":"1898 Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eSmall fragment of an Indian Trade textile with three colors - rich red, black and beige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is part of a border of a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35 cm x 19.5 cm (at the maxima)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old. [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\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403265356066,"sku":"1898","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01898AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePATOLAPrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716201629"},{"product_id":"1897-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-indigo-flowers","title":"1897 SOLD 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\u003e19cm x 21 cm (at the maxima)\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":48403297206562,"sku":"1897","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01897AntiqueIndianTradeTextileIndogofloralPrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716202584"},{"product_id":"1899-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment-copy","title":"1899 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely medium-sized rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Lattice - that appears to be partially block printed. Rich 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\u003e43 cm x 90 cm [larger than the most others listed]\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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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":48408945754402,"sku":"1899","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01899AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716810110"},{"product_id":"1900-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1900 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  gorgeous uneven-rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly done complete flower present - that will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing blues!\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\u003e25 cm x 57 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 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\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":48408956928290,"sku":"1900","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1900AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment10.jpg?v=1776568962"},{"product_id":"1901-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1901 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA stunning large rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; salmon red\/pink\/peach on fine 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\u003e74 x 115 cm\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":48408977441058,"sku":"1901","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1901AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment05.jpg?v=1714989657"},{"product_id":"1902-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1902 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalllo border remains of a larger textile.\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\u003e37 x 34 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 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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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":48408986714402,"sku":"1902","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01902AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716196983"},{"product_id":"1904-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-blue","title":"1904 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola Print Toraja Fragment - Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with several colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print we see is very similar to the prints we see on the skirts of the musicians on the long ceremonial Wayang textiles of Toraja \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. Faded from use in ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 29  cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples, see 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\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437893136674,"sku":"1904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01904AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment02.jpg?v=1716202988"},{"product_id":"1903-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment-earth-shades","title":"1903 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Print Toraja Fragment - Earth shades","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile with several colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Thick coarse cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly hand drawn, partly printed in rust \u0026amp; earth shades.\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. Faded from use in ceremonies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 28  cm\u003cbr\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48437916729634,"sku":"1903","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01903AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragment01.jpg?v=1716202824"},{"product_id":"1908-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1908 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  antique yellowed uneven-rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne complete flower present - that will make a superb framed artwork. \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\u003e20.5 cm x 27.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be paired with 1946\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\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":48456026390818,"sku":"1908","price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1908AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth02.jpg?v=1716197478"},{"product_id":"1911-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1911 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Cloth Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic little fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing  fine cloth fragment that may have been part of a border. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA panel of blue vines and red flowers placed within two slim red borders \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\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 the few border sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 x 14 cm\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\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":48461969457442,"sku":"1911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01911AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth04.jpg?v=1716198853"},{"product_id":"1912-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1912 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic border fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas the triangular pattern seen in Batik textiles today. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22.5 x 17 cm\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\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":48461991575842,"sku":"1912","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01912AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1716199827"},{"product_id":"1910-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment-copy","title":"1910 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas vines and flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe border remains uncolored and appears to be wholly hand drawn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field appears to be hand-drawn as well and colored  using small-block \/ stamp print - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33.5 x 22.5 cm\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 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\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":48462005666082,"sku":"1910","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01910AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth01.jpg?v=1716199564"},{"product_id":"1913-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1913 Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fine Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to have small block \/ stamp print combined with hand-drawing - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22 x 14 cm\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\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":48462050787618,"sku":"1913","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01913AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth16.jpg?v=1716199330"},{"product_id":"1909-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fine-fragment","title":"1909 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a border. Has superb flowers and vines. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be hand-drawn as well and colored  using small-block \/ stamp print - but am not informed enough about the technique - so please make your own judgement.\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 a few border sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 x 14 cm\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 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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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":48462062158114,"sku":"1909","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/01909AntiqueIndianTradeTextilePrintFragmentTorajaIndonesianCeremonialcloth02.jpg?v=1716199125"},{"product_id":"1921-antique-ceremonial-toraja-sarita-brown","title":"1921 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita Textile Fragment - Brown","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eAntique Ceremonial \"Sarita\" Cloth Banner from Toraja with Brown Natural Dyes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eFOR MUSEUMS \u0026amp; SERIOUS COLLECTORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a complete banner that is in fragmentary condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine cotton base with rarely-seen Torajan khaki natural dye\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures several scenes with Humans\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautiful hand-drawn motifs  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo have a look at the variety of motifs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso do look at the closeups to get an idea of the fine quality of cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was was saved from a fire and one edge has significant burns. The fabric along that edge is damaged, parts are missing, and the cloth that has survived is extremely fragile, brittle and crumbly. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the damage and vulnerability, the superlative drawings on the banner make this a masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding another similar one, even in museums, may be difficult, if not impossible.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual \/ outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety of motifs is interesting and in most cases, the Sarita the same or similar arrangement of motifs on both sides of the textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed to wrap bamboo poles or convey important visual symbolic messages during ceremonies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor photo and video examples on the use of these Saritas, please have a look at the wovensouls blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor authentic Saritas that have been used in outdoor ceremonies, the condition is never perfect. 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. So any Sarita that is in perfect condition has probably been through very few actual ceremonies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSIZE: 555 x 39 cm [About a meter longer than the other listings with indigo]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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\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":48500500922658,"sku":"1921","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1921AntiqueTextile-TorajaSaritaNaturalDyes1800s10.jpg?v=1716001597"},{"product_id":"1922-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-indigo-maroon","title":"1922 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja - Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare complete large Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing blue \u0026amp; and maroon on coarse cotton cloth \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing hand-spun yarn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 393 X 86 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \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]\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\u003eHas signs of usage and wear. Stains \u0026amp; holes present on the front. The back is darker. The front has large stains that probably came when the cloth was folded and kept - the back does not look soiled. With expert cleaning, there is a good chance that the stains could be removed.\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 \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":48507256308002,"sku":"1922","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1922AntiqueTextile-TorajaIndianTradeTextileNaturalDyes1800s01.jpg?v=1716011982"},{"product_id":"1924-antique-indian-trade-textile-patola-print-toraja-fragment","title":"1924 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile  Patola Print Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLarge complete fragment of an Indian Trade textile collected in Toraja\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eNOTE: THIS TEXTILE HAS NOT BEEN IRONED PRIOR TO PHOTOGRAPHY FOR FEAR OF DAMAGING IT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts a Patola print on a thick coarse cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree colors - richred (though faded the richness is still visible, black and beige. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA close look at the lines in the borders makes me wonder if this is partially hand-drawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmentary state that needs to be mounted on a backing cloth or board to preserve it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete cloths - even with damage - are hard to come by. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e220 x 84 cm\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]\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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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\u003eMount it or frame  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\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48507317846306,"sku":"1924","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1924_Antique_Textile_-_Toraja_Indian_Trade_Textile_Cloth_Natural_Dyes_1800s_Patola_Patolu_print_234.jpg?v=1725424345"},{"product_id":"1929-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1929 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eA  gorgeous rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb 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 border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 x 25cm\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 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\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":48562638815522,"sku":"1929","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1929RareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajaTextile02.jpg?v=1716636978"},{"product_id":"1927-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1927 SOLD Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eA  gorgeous rectangular fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb 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 border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e44 x 25cm\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\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":48562660147490,"sku":"1927","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1927ARareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajatextileart15.jpg?v=1716637253"},{"product_id":"1930-pair-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1930 Pair - Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eA  pair of fragments of an Indian Trade textile from Toraja.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably a pallu border that will make a superb framed artwork. Superb 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 border fragment is one of the few  sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 x 16 cm and 21 x 18 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 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\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":48562680987938,"sku":"1930","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1930PairofRareAntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentTorajaTextile12.jpg?v=1716810478"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/collections\/196_ANTIQUE_PATAN_PATOLA_WEAVER_S_HEIRLOOM_SARI_FRAGMENT_03FINAL_44510c2b-1e32-43d3-9c60-358e51dd5696.jpg?v=1757831693","url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/antique-textile-fragments.oembed?page=2","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}