{"title":"Antique Textiles Bhutan","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eGorgeous superlative pieces from a region that produces outstanding but limited number of pieces.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eOld pieces although rare are simply fabulous with their superbly arranged color\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ecombinations and intricate weaving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis gallery presents some superlative weavings of Bhutan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e(A few other art objects from Bhutan are also included in this gallery)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e*\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-textiles-bhutan-textile","title":"231 Antique Museum Quality Handwoven Bhutan Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely woven Kera from Bhutan with geometric patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of such age and finesse are are very rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth 84 cm x 240cm length + additional fringe of 19cm on each side. Side panels have been stitched on the the main textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition with a several spots of age wear and minor damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes appear to be all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid - Late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Very Rare Weaving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":29888051459,"sku":"231","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/231-Antique-Museum-Quality-Handwoven-Bhutan-Textile-Art-WOVENSOULS-1687374168648.jpg?v=1695611845"},{"product_id":"copy-of-interior-design-wall-art-decor-idea-4","title":"BHUTAN TEXTILES AS Wall Art Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003eWall Art featuring two old Bhutan Textiles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrative Example only\u003c\/p\u003e \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":33936488014,"sku":"INT-4","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/bhutan-textiles-as-wall-art-decor.jpg?v=1633068858"},{"product_id":"antique-bhutan-textile-handwoven-shawl","title":"1229 Antique Bhutan Textile Handwoven Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed and woven shawl from Bhutan collected by a Western collector in the '70s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving. Side panels have been stitched on the the main textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes appear to be natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7'6\" by 2'6\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a few loose threads and minor signs of usage but in good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":1906953846808,"sku":"1229","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1229_Antique_Bhutanese_Textile_Weaving_Bhutan_08.jpg?v=1776409047"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-silver-ornament-pair-koma-kooma-from-sikkim","title":"1263 SOLD Rare Antique Himalayan Silver Ornament Pair - Koma \/ Kooma from Sikkim","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoma or Kooma that are traditional ornaments worn as pectorals over the coat by the women of Sikkim \u0026amp; Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Such ornaments were popular and worn by all during the early to mid1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn below the shoulders one on each side, the two are linked by a chain than runs around the back of the neck or with the chain forming an additional decorative feature at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of each koma is soldered a metal bar tapered to points which bend inwards to form a fastening device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso attached on the reverse of each koma is a small ring for the addition of the chain or japtha. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Traditional floral design made in silver gilted with 10K gold. Central stone missing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\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":3392168394776,"sku":"1263","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1263-rare-antique-himalayan-silver-ornament-pair-koma-kooma-from-sikkim-3.jpg?v=1637478462"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-silver-kooma-sikkim-jewelry","title":"1264 SOLD Rare Old Heirloom Himalayan Silver Ornament - Koma \/ Kooma from Sikkim \/ Bhutan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Old Heirloom Himalayan Silver Ornament - Koma \/ Kooma from Sikkim \/ Bhutan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn as pectorals over the coat by the women of Sikkim \u0026amp; Bhutan.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Such ornaments were popular and worn by all during the early to mid1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn somewhat like brooches below the shoulders, one on each side, the two are linked by a chain than runs around the back of the neck or with the chain forming an additional decorative feature at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuspicious Buddhist symbols seen on the front and Turquoise stone in the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the reverse of each koma is soldered a metal bar tapered to points which bend inwards to form a fastening device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso attached on the reverse of each koma is a small ring for the addition of the chain or japtha. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Made in silver gilted with 10K gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Sikkim.\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":3392173211672,"sku":"1264","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1264-rare-old-heirloom-himalayan-silver-ornament-koma-kooma-from-sikkim-bhutan.jpg?v=1633082684"},{"product_id":"antique-bhutan-belt-with-metal-ornaments-museum-quality","title":"1283 SOLD Antique Bhutan Belt with Metal Ornaments - Museum Quality","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*** \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA finely crafted ceremonial belt from Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed felted cloth with metal buckles and accents and leather fasteners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix intricately crafted metal ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength: 97 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems from Bhutan are not readily available commercially. The small community with its high contentment quotient rarely trades the wealth of its heirlooms for financial wealth. This is one of the few pieces that has come up for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is an image of other similar pieces - seeing them together allows us to compare and contrast the finesse of this piece!\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":12185473286219,"sku":"1283","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1283-sold-antique-bhutan-belt-with-metal-ornaments-museum-quality.jpg?v=1633084165"},{"product_id":"1309-antique-buddhist-tantric-carving-himalayan-art","title":"1309 SOLD Antique Tantric Buddhist Carvings from the 1800s","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tantric Buddhist ﻿Horn Carvings from the 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade as a devotional artwork by a senior monk in the same spirit as Thangkas are made - service \/ worship of Buddha through the creation of artworks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'A' has depictions of White Tara, Jambala And Mahakala buddha rupa and is about 10 inches tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e'B' has depictions of Amitayus, Green Tara and Vajrapani buddha rupa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e and is approximately 8.5 inch tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSikkim \/ Bhutan Himalayan belt the home of tantric Buddhism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Khmer figurehead of the last photo not included]\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":12246120038475,"sku":"1309","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1309-pair-of-antique-tantric-buddhist-horn-carvings-from-the-1800s.jpg?v=1633087285"},{"product_id":"book-bhutan","title":"BOOK RECOMMENDATION - BHUTAN","description":" \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":"JM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12246414753867,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/book-recommendation-bhutan.jpg?v=1633087408"},{"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":"antique-bhutan-handwoven-weaving-textile","title":"1300 Antique Bhutan Handwoven Sash - Kera","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Sash - Kera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven sash from Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes are all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 14' x 64 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":12246552870987,"sku":"1300","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1300-antique-museum-quality-bhutan-handwoven-sash-kera.jpg?v=1633087680"},{"product_id":"1301-vintage-bhutan-kushitara-textile-weaving","title":"1301 SOLD Vintage Bhutan Handwoven Kushitara Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVintage Bhutan Handwoven Kushitara Cloth or Woman's Dress from Bhutan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAikapur strip woven cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas an astonishing variety of woven motifs like Sampa, Trima and Yudrung\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking broad selvedges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54''  x 92''\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA younger piece can be seen \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/onlinecollection.asianart.org\/view\/objects\/asitem\/22125\/193?t%3Astate%3Aflow=05ec3b24-3f62-452b-8b28-7fd7b00b7993\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eat the Asian Art Museum here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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":12250360447051,"sku":"1301","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1301-vintage-bhutan-handwoven-kushitara-cloth.jpg?v=1721315928"},{"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":"antique-bhutan-textile-sash-kera","title":"1783 Antique Bhutan Textile Sash - Kera","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Sash - Kera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand woven sash from Bhutan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh strong perfectly maintained colors - all natural dyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\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":45332915519778,"sku":"1783","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUEBHUTANTEXTILEARTSASHCUMMERBAND18.jpg?v=1721316351"},{"product_id":"2045-antique-bhutan-textile-handwoven-cloth","title":"2045 Antique Bhutan Textile Handwoven Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed and hand woven shawl from Bhutan \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes appear to be natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e1'5'' x 6'5'' (43 x 196 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld textiles from Bhutan are very rare and hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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