{"title":"Antique Textiles \u0026 Art with Greens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"green-qum-silk-rug-carpet-superfine-weaving","title":"108 SOLD Green Qum Silk Rug Carpet superfine weaving - with Birds Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare old Qum silk rug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early example of fine Qum weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is glossy and the weaving is extraordinarily tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDozens of birds and flowers decorate the green field made of the highest grade of fine silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41 x 60 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s around the time that Qum became a major weaving centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eON SALE with a Superb Price tag!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION: 2\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":28667786691,"sku":"108","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/108-SOLD-Green-Qum-Silk-Rug-Carpet-superfine-weaving---with-Birds-Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-1685282387.jpg?v=1685282404"},{"product_id":"silk-qum-rug-high-knot-count-signed-by-masterweaver-masumi","title":"437 SOLD Silk Qum Rug - High Knot Count - Signed by masterweaver Masumi  - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned by the famous masterweaver Masumi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully drawn Garden of Eden drawing - with trees intertwining sensuously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is created as a work of wall art rather than a carpet or rug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely dense weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30 inches x 46 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_50f4\"\u003e\"One of the most high-quality hand silk-Woven Silk-workshop. The dyes and color combinations iare the speciality of this high quality art from Masumi and this skill is only available with this man. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_50f4\"\u003eFurther this hand weaving on Masumi Persian carpets is beyond human limits, andhis carpets are therefore among the world's most expensive goods. This Masumi kobo collection of Persian carpets is a property much beyond \"carpets\" \" FROM A JAPANESE WEBSITE THAT OFFERS 3-6 MASUMI CARPETS A YEAR\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_50f4\"\u003e**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: The front is faded and it is the back that showcases the pretty colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[New pieces from his workshop retail in Japan for Yen 2million!!!]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28667792259,"sku":"437","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/437-SOLD-Silk-Qum-Rug---High-Knot-Count---Signed-by-masterweaver-Masumi----Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-1685283354.jpg?v=1685283366"},{"product_id":"silk-hunting-rug-figurative-qum-with-gorgeous-faces-gallery-2","title":"436 SOLD Silk Hunting Rug - Figurative Qum with Gorgeous Faces - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" data-mce-style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully drawn faces in this densely woven silk Qum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired in 2004 but have not come across any other with such exquisitely drawn figures since then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark green field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e39 inches x 60 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1990s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas Bands attached to the back for hanging up on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #660000;\"\u003eNVENTORY LOCATION: #2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888075971,"sku":"436","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/436-SOLD-Silk-Hunting-Rug---Figurative-Qum-with-Gorgeous-Faces---Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-1687376382754.jpg?v=1687376384"},{"product_id":"antique-green-phulkari-red-thirma","title":"512  Antique Thirma Bagh Phulkari with Green","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Thirma Bagh Phulkari with Rare Green Silk - 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #95a5a6;\"\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb rare Unusual Green Bands alternating with Maroon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk floss embroidery on handwoven cotton cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition - thread loss in several places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-80 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare on two counts - Age \u0026amp; use of Green silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere simply are none other like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\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":29888079299,"sku":"512","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/512--Antique-Thirma-Bagh-Phulkari-with-Green-WOVENSOULS-1687377044653.jpg?v=1695613880"},{"product_id":"antique-phulkari-fulkari-textile-khanjar-thirma","title":"568 Antique Khanjar Thirma Phulkari Bagh Silk Embroidery Textile art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eRare Antique Khanjar Thirma Phulkari Bagh Silk Embroidery Textile art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #95a5a6;\"\u003eRESERVED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis motif is extremely rare and is said to represent one of the sacred objects of the Sikh community of Punjab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phulkari has one panel with a silk dye that has aged differently from the silk in the rest of the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePunjab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpected to have stains and other signs of usage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\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","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888084995,"sku":"568","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/568-Antique-Khanjar-Thirma-Phulkari-Bagh-Silk-Embroidery-Textile-art-WOVENSOULS-1687378259178.jpg?v=1687378260"},{"product_id":"vintage-child-grooms-green-embroidered-kediyu-garment-rabari-tribe","title":"764 SOLD Vintage Child-Groom's Green Embroidered Kediyu Garment - Rabari Tribe","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Green Kediyu or shirt used by the groom at his marriage at the age of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChild marriage was a common practice in the Rabari tribe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense embroidery on the shoulder-sleeve area with some mirrorwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDensely pleated lower half made of cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome signs of wear, fraying and fading present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1940s-60s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill look grand framed and displayed on a wall under lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMUSEUM REFERENCE: A similar kedia (with similar condition issues) from the Debariya Rabari tribe may be seen at the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum, London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLINK: http:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O438370\/jacket-unknown\/\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":29888104131,"sku":"764","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/764-vintage-child-grooms-green-embroidered-kediyu-garment-rabari-tribe.jpg?v=1633059011"},{"product_id":"swat-valley-thirma-phulkari-bagh","title":"577 SOLD Antique Swat Valley Thirma Phulkari Bagh with Lehariya Border","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Red Phulkari Bagh from Swat Valley with Green Lehariya pattern in the ends\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk floss Embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandspun cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDense embroidery all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse has an additional backing in the part that sits over the head.\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":31354887502,"sku":"577","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/577-sold-swat-valley-thirma-phulkari-bagh-with-lehariya-border.jpg?v=1633066765"},{"product_id":"silk-laotian-weaving-textile-art","title":"1094 SOLD Superfine Silk Laotian WeavingTextile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRavishing Ceremonial Silk Laotian Weaving Textile Art \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich traditional weaving that may be used as a personal style accessory or home decor accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sober muted palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMythological motifs beautifully interwoven to create a dense pattern all over the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of colors of supplementary silk thread used in the weaving composition directly impacts the complexity of the mechanics of weaving it - the more colors used the longer it takes to weave it. In this gorgeous textile 4 colors have been used all over the piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is not easy to photograph perfectly - so do ask for more photos if in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect as a wall hanging but was originally meant as a wrap \/ stole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e280cm x 58 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s\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":33864201678,"sku":"1094","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1094-superfine-silk-ceremonial-weavingtextile-art-from-laos.jpg?v=1633068246"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-shawl-textile-3","title":"770 SOLD Rare Green Antique Swat Valley Shawl textile","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\u003eAntique Swat Valley Shawl Textile in a never-seen-before green base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base cloth is Khadi handloomed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the embroidery has been done in silk floss but I suspect the blue is silk yarn and not floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize is 126 x 216 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is good in general but there is some minor thread loss. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat Valley heirloom shawls coming out of the place of origin are quite rare and every year I am offered fewer and fewer pieces. Unusual ones such this one rendered on a green base are probably once-in-a-lifetime creations that has fortunately trickled out into the world of collectors.\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":39836920462,"sku":"770","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/770-rare-green-antique-swat-valley-shawl-textile.jpg?v=1633070654"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-astrological-calendar-sidpaho","title":"1099 SOLD Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Painting","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Sidpaho Painting - MASTERPIECE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAmazing 17th Century Old Antique Tibetan Buddhism Thangka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAs both an instructional tool and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who see, display or possess it. The Sidpaho painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e53 x 64 cm the painting \/ partly block printed. Several hand-written sutras. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the 17th \/ 18th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eGround Mineral Pigment on Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSome photos have been taken with higher exposure to allow the detail to be seen. In reality the painting is darkened from extended exposure to the vapors of yak-butter lamps that permeate tibetan monasteries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition is commensurate with age. Wrinkles \u0026amp; losses are visible in in the photos. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEXTREMELY RARE\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 Now framed. But will be shipped unframed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":238954053656,"sku":"1099","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1099ANCIENTBUDDHISTTIBETANTHANGKASIDPAHOASTROLOGICALCALENDAR11A.jpg?v=1695654206"},{"product_id":"antique-manila-manton-embroidery-silk-shawl","title":"1217 Antique Manila Manton Silk Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMajestic Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Extra Densely embroidered Manila Manton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China 1880-1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with silk embroidery in 2 shades - off-white and cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with flowers, figures and scenes from life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble sided spectacular embroidery on an amazing beautiful soft light-sea-green base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use as an accessory or as a collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u0026amp; heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl \u0026amp; Flamenco Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Has repairs in a few spots\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":2076731015192,"sku":"1217","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1217-majestic-antique-double-sided-embroidery-manila-manton-cantonese-embroidery.jpg?v=1633079469"},{"product_id":"bhutan-charkhap-cloak","title":"1303 SOLD MASTERPIECE Old Bhutan Charkab Rain Cloak - Sold","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb work of textile art from Bhutan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for protection against freezing rain and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving technique makes the wool water resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of Yathra or wool woven with special motifs including the auspicious diamond on the central panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three panels are woven from the same loom length and then cut and stitched together lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46 X 49 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice on request\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":12246417080395,"sku":"1303","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1303-masterpiece-old-bhutan-charkhap-rain-cloak-sold.jpg?v=1633087422"},{"product_id":"antique-bhutan-charkhap-rain-cloak-textile","title":"1302  Antique Bhutan Textile - Charkab Rain Cloak","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMASTERPIECE Antique Bhutan Charkab Rain Cloak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb work of textile art from Bhutan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for protection against rain and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving technique makes the wool water resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of Yathra or wool woven with special motifs including the auspicious diamond on the central panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three panels are woven from the same loom length and then cut and stitched together lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Older charkhaps or charkabs such as this one have fewer rows and restrained color schemes and less elaborate decoration with motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s - early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted on a silk base cloth so that the holes from usage don't stand out. Faded. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 x 45 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31a8\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31c4\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-8ad87cc1-062d-44bd-8204-225de67aba12\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSimilar Example: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.artsmia.org\/art\/2998\/rain-cloak-bhutan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinneapolis Institute of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wangstales.wordpress.com\/2019\/09\/17\/charkhab\/\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehere is a folk tale\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efrom Bhutan that gives us a glimpse of how much these are valued even locally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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":12246418194507,"sku":"1302","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1302cANTIQUEBHUTANCHARKHABRAINCLOAKTEXTILE01.jpg?v=1721315925"},{"product_id":"1317-antique-bhutan-textile-weaving-charkab-rain-cloak","title":"1317 Antique Bhutan Textile Charkab Rain Cloak","description":"\u003c!-- Created with Shogun. --\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31c4\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ecb6feb9e7004c7d31a8\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44ec1bf8e8a40052f44b1e\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-8ad87cc1-062d-44bd-8204-225de67aba12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMASTERPIECE Antique Bhutan Charkab Rain Cloak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA superb work of textile art from Bhutan!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed for protection against rain and cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorters who carried goods to the Hill Tribes covered themselves and their goods while trekking in foul weather with cloaks like these that were highly valued for the protection they offered from the freezing rain. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving technique makes the wool water resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade of Yathra or wool \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll natural dyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three panels are woven from the same loom length and then cut and stitched together lengthwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Older charkhaps or charkabs such as this one have fewer rows and restrained color schemes and less elaborate decoration with motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be 80-90 years old\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCentral Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e53 X 43 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSimilar Example: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/collections.artsmia.org\/art\/2998\/rain-cloak-bhutan\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMinneapolis Institute of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/wangstales.wordpress.com\/2019\/09\/17\/charkhab\/\"\u003ehere is a folk tale\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003efrom Bhutan that gives us a glimpse of how much these are valued even locally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12253232463947,"sku":"1317","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1317bAntiqueBhutanCharkhabRaincloakWool01.jpg?v=1695567868"},{"product_id":"1164-antique-tibetan-coat-nambu-weave","title":"1164 SOLD Antique Tibetan Coat with superfine weave","description":"\nSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\n\n***\n \u003cp\u003eSuperfine Pangden style weaving used in this rare man's overcoat or Goncha\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern of  6 lines - some thick and some thin spans only 1.5 cm!!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly handstitched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous holes and numerous repairs. Several patches old and new have been added on the underside and some on the outside to cover up the holes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWOVENSOULS has sourced 3 other superb Himalayan coats from the bottom of the supply chain that have been acquired by other collectors. 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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":32600294326347,"sku":"1164","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1164-antique-tibetan-coat-with-superfine-nambu-weave-2.jpg?v=1633099010"},{"product_id":"antique-kashmir-pashmina-moon-shawl","title":"1472 Antique Kashmir Pashmina Moon Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kashmir Pashmina Moon Shawl from Christie's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Square shawl with apple green as the primary color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePashmina wool with motifs of elongated butas in several colors. The complexity of weaving increases with the number of colors employed- and I could count eight. Of these green was and remains a favored color in the region of origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon shawl (chandar) first appeared in Kashmir in 1680 and is\u003cbr\u003echaracterised by its spacious, square field, central moon-like medallion,\u003cbr\u003ewith further quarter medallions in each corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apple green ground is mottled and faded a little unevenly, the reds are\u003cbr\u003ea little faded as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome thinning and small losses to edges. 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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":32612669325387,"sku":"1472","price":4300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/WOVENSOULSAntiqueKashmirMoonShawl07.jpg?v=1695569467"},{"product_id":"antique-moon-shawl-1","title":"1473 SOLD Antique Moon Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kashmir Pashmina Chandar Moon Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing off-white pashmina wool, composed of four sections joined together, woven\u003cbr\u003ewith blue teal leaf boteh, the moons outlined with red tipped flowers, the central\u003cbr\u003emoon hexagonal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe moon shawl (chandar) first appeared in Kashmir in 1680 and is\u003cbr\u003echaracterised by its spacious, square field, central moon-like medallion,\u003cbr\u003ewith further quarter medallions in each corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith simple weaving but unusual configuration. The shawl has been\u003cbr\u003equartered and sewn up. The lateral borders are later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLined with later wool backing. With old darns and stains. Velcro mounts on the reverse for a stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 57⅞ x 46½in. 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margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn analysis of the motifs shows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2727\" data-start=\"2678\" data-section-id=\"rvvir7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2680\"\u003eKhom-Sonh (diamond):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominant framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2728\" data-section-id=\"1f9ld3y\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2745\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003eHong birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and frequent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2820\" data-start=\"2769\" data-section-id=\"ugvrpq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2771\"\u003ePhii nyak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present (integrated guardians)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2821\" data-section-id=\"127ia2l\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003eSiho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely but abstract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2858\" data-section-id=\"l5wqi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eSun (Dork Tawaan):\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2895\" data-section-id=\"t2wxbh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2897\"\u003eNaga:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly suggested in bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of colors of supplementary silk thread used in the weaving composition directly impacts the complexity of the mechanics of weaving it - the more colors used the longer it takes to weave it. In this gorgeous textile 4 colors have been used all over the piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is not easy to photograph perfectly - so do ask for more photos if in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect as a wall hanging but was originally meant as a wrap \/ stole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb piece with heavy silk that has softened with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56cm x 292 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1960s-1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finesse of Laotian weavings is seen through aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) the number of color used \u0026amp; the frequency of change of color \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2) the size of the motifs as this demands some change at the time of weaving. A with a figure that is 20 cm long will demand a little less attention during weaving than 2 figures that are 10 cm each or 4 figures that are 5 cm each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e3) the degree of intermeshing of different motifs makes for a more complex drawing plan overall. For instance, a row of figures placed next to each other, is easier to weave than a figure intermeshed with a triangle that spills over from a different row. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo on the face of it, all Laotian textiles look similar until a closer examination reveals these nuances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39379658866763,"sku":"1572","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1572OldSilkShawlfromLaosVintageLaotianTextileArt038.jpg?v=1776167652"},{"product_id":"vintage-laotian-textile-silk-shawl","title":"1573 Vintage Silk Laotian WeavingTextile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRavishing Ceremonial Silk Textile from Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich traditional silk with superfine weaving that may be used as a personal style accessory or home decor accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sober muted palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMythological motifs beautifully interwoven to create a dense pattern all over the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"12\"\u003eSiho\u003c\/strong\u003e, or elephant motif, is prominently placed and repeated across the textile. It symbolizes great strength and protection, believed to ward off illness and injury. Seated upon its back is the \u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eSpirit Rider\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cem data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eKhon Buhaan\u003c\/em\u003e, depicted with raised arms. This figure represents a shaman journeying to the afterlife to seek guidance and wisdom from the ancestors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tid6fx\" data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eKhom-Sonh (diamond):\u003c\/strong\u003e Structural base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1urjw7l\" data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eSiho (mythical lion):\u003c\/strong\u003e Very prominent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1899ka5\" data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2631\"\u003eHong birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10e167o\" data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003ePhii nyak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtle \/ secondary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1woyax5\" data-start=\"2685\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2696\"\u003eNaga:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely in borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l5wqi\" data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eSun (Dork Tawaan):\u003c\/strong\u003e  Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of colors of supplementary silk thread used in the weaving composition directly impacts the complexity of the mechanics of weaving it - the more colors used the longer it takes to weave it. 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A with a figure that is 20 cm long will demand a little less attention during weaving than 2 figures that are 10 cm each or 4 figures that are 5 cm each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e3) the degree of intermeshing of different motifs makes for a more complex drawing plan overall. 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