{"title":"Make An Offer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake a reasonable offer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"antique-wall-art-decor-ethnic-textile","title":"768 Semi-antique Swat Black Shawl Textile for Men","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Swatti Shawl with Pink Embroidery\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk floss on handspun cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade for men\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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 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":28704908995,"sku":"768","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/768-Semi-antique-Swat-Black-Shawl-WOVENSOULS-1687367938154.jpg?v=1748737415"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-myanmar-buddhist-painting-scroll","title":"789 Antique Myanmar Painting - Scroll with Parables","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA most elaborate Burmese Buddhist scroll depicting legends from the life of Buddha.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtravagantly detailed and well planned color palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top \u0026amp; bottom panels have covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are paintings and text on the front while the back is filled with text alone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e140cm x 42 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurma \/ Myanmar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition - with some wear and tear present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily 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":28704909251,"sku":"789","price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/789-Antique-Myanmar-Painting---Scroll-with-Parables-WOVENSOULS-1687368051281.jpg?v=1695608797"},{"product_id":"vintage-rabari-embroidery-kutch-gujarat-indian-textile","title":"983 Long Vintage Rabari Embroidery Toran Wall Decor Textile from Gujarat","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLong Rabari Toran banner for doors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly Embroidered Toran decorative artwork hung above the main door as a form of welcome in traditional Gujarati homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly executed extremely dense embroidery that at first-glance could be mistaken for applique or rope-work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid work of two subgroups of Rabari Samaj\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blue offers a lovely contrast to the yellows and pinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtworks of this quality were usually given as dowry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uber-shiny lapels were the style of the day and as these glittery materials were expensive they were preferred for special occasions such as weddings all over rural India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRabari Tribe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutch, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e48 x 34 inches (121 cm long)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about this community and their fabulous textile art on the blog. [Search for Rabari]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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 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":28704911107,"sku":"983","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/983_Vintage_Indian_Textile_-_Rabari_Embroidery_Kutch_Gujarat_13.jpg?v=1718359744"},{"product_id":"antique-mirrorwork-embroidery-kutch-textiles","title":"152 Pair of Rabari Decorative Textiles with Rare Golden Mirrors","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVery Rare Golden Mirrors on a pair of embroidered chaaklas from Kutch, Gujarat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all the 20 years of collecting this is the only Golden mirrorwork I have come across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso interesting is the CONVEX character of the mirrors that is seen only in very old creations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWall Panels with rare golden mirrors with Masru borders from the Rabari tribe of Kutch, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Examples of (non-gold mirror) Chaakdas or chaaklas are seen on pages 69, 72 \u0026amp; 73 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 34cm x 33cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Good condition but a few mirrors may be cracked \/ missing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 70-80 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ep.s. - If you find another please let me know - I'm also looking to purchase these ultra-rare golden mirrored textiles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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 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":29888045379,"sku":"152","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/152-Pair-of-Old-Chaaklas-with-Golden-Mirrors-WOVENSOULS-1687373905251.jpg?v=1718346596"},{"product_id":"antique-kohistan-silver-jewelry-anklets","title":"268 Exquisite Antique Silver Anklets Kohistan","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePair of Superbly Crafted Kohistani Torque Anklets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are open when made and then fixed on permanently onto the woman's ankle at the time of her wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are never taken off and are a part of the woman's wealth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe motifs seen on the anklets are also seen on other forms of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow are these worn?I have had experience with this type having worn them from 2005-2012. I'd found a gypsy woman with these on, purchased it off her feet, taken her to the jeweller in a small nearby town who used implements to gently open them off her ankles. Then with a hammer the silver was beaten into place on my ankles. It took me 6 weeks for the pain to subside and then remained on as my best bit of jewelry for years. Eventually, with weight issues, it became a problem. Finding a jeweler who knew how to get it off took a few months! This happened prior to \"photograph every single object with the phone\" era and so I have no photos of this.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"CLICK - PAY - TRACK\"  Just 3 easy steps to acquire this! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need for a string of emails to find out the price\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need for the stress of a bidding war at an auction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo paying large premiums to auction houses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e No dealing with 3rd-party shippers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust CLICK \u0026amp; PAY to make it yours!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e***\u003c\/span\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\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888056771,"sku":"268","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/268-Exquisite-Antique-Silver-Anklets-Kohistan-WOVENSOULS-1687374590289.jpg?v=1695612198"},{"product_id":"antique-sumatran-textile-tatibin-tampan","title":"509 Antique Tatibin - Long Tampan Shipcloth 1800s","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tatibin - An Ancestral Ceremonial Cloth From Sumatra. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the same weaving and ethnic origin as Tampan and Palepai Ship Cloths.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragments Of Metal That Were Originally Woven Into This Textile But Later Removed (Possibly In The Hope Of Precious Metal Content) Remain Embedded In The Textile. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1800s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 37 X 170 Cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Museums\u0026amp; serious collectors\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Similar Example from\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-a-jonques-palepai-lampung-sumatra-6\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":29888079043,"sku":"509","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/509_Antique_Sumatran_Textile_Tatibin_metal_weaving_07.jpg?v=1728616466"},{"product_id":"antique-ladakh-jewelry-perak-headdress","title":"540-A  Old Ladakh Mulbeg Perak Headdress with Turquoise","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA good example of a Perak from the Mulbeg region of Ladakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeraks are headdresses that are now worn only by Buddhist married women. But in the olden days these were worn by all women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis perak in the hat-like format is from the Wakha Mulbeg region of Ladakh and is distinctly different from the others in Ladakh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuffed with turquoise stones and a silver Ghau, this is a gorgeous piece of Himalayan Jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003elength fully open - 70cm\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;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":29888082051,"sku":"540-A","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/540-A--Old-Ladakh-Mulbeg-Perak-Headdress-with-Turquoise-WOVENSOULS-1687377586381.jpg?v=1695614415"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-shawl-textile-2","title":"626 Antique Swat Valley Shawl Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Swat Valley Textile Wedding Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdge embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld handwoven cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanels hand stitched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed as wedding shawls and worn on ceremonial occasions within the women's quarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs rendered in silk floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat Valley textiles are rare and every piece is a delight to study!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white sections in all Swat Valley textiles look a bit worn as it to be expected with coarse cotton that catches \u0026amp; retains dust. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":29888091843,"sku":"626","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/626-antique-textile-art-swat-valley-wedding-shawl-13.jpg?v=1758976981"},{"product_id":"antique-rajasthan-shawl-textile","title":"639 Old Rajasthan Tribal Wedding Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Rajasthan Tribal Wedding Shawl \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 1960s-1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble Sided Embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton Shawl - Rajasthan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":29888093379,"sku":"639","price":480.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/639-old-rajasthan-tribal-wedding-shawl-double-sided-embroidery-12.jpg?v=1749353377"},{"product_id":"antique-jain-invitation-painting-scroll-manuscript","title":"658 Antique Jain Invitation Scroll - Rare Manuscript Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Jain Invitation Scroll - Rare Manuscript Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an old Jain Patrika, painted scroll - a ceremonial scroll invitation letter, sent to religious heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rare scroll has been painstakingly hand painted by local artists under directions of the Sangha for a Jain saint, inviting him to stay and conduct the four months Chaturmas in their town. This practice of all Jain saints camping at one place for four months during the monsoon months is compulsory, and it is a ritual to invite the saints collectively and accordingly a formal invitation is extended on behalf of the local Jain community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the painted panel, the ink made with the black natural mineral dyes has eaten away into the cloth over the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame Size is 30cm x 115cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecently Framed for preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Framed but will be shipped unframed unless otherwise requested. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":29888095939,"sku":"658","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/658-old-jain-invitation-scroll-rare-manuscript-painting-15.jpg?v=1633055769"},{"product_id":"antique-kuba-ceremonial-raffia-jacket","title":"842 Rare Antique Kuba Ceremonial Raffia Tunic with Cowrie Shells","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Royal Ceremonial Tunic with Raffia, cowrie shells and beads from the Kuba People.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tunic is a part of a larger ensemble called the \"bwantshy\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother example that is somewhat similar:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-4116932\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristies Sale 5072 (2003) \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous once in a lifetime find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early \/mid1900s and was probably collected from the field in the mid-1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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 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":29888116035,"sku":"842","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/842-rare-antique-kuba-ceremonial-raffia-jacket-with-cowrie-shells-2.jpg?v=1633061928"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-guru-pustaha-manuscript-1","title":"907 Antique Large Batak Shaman Guru Pustaha Manuscript 2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA magic book used by the Guru or Datu of theToba Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Used by the Batak peoples, from north central Sumatra,this is not a calendar but rather an instrument used for divination and the identification of auspicious days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written in Batak script, only used by \u003cem\u003edatu\u003c\/em\u003e (priests) to write magical texts and calendars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be derived from the Brahmi script of ancient India and related to other scripts of the archipelago such as Old Kawi. Or it might be a descendant of a hypothetical Proto-Sumatran script, with Pallava influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark. The calendar’s size allows for portability and suggests it was intended for daily use by a diviner or community spiritual leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA language that is almost extinct – with few living people practicing or transmitting the knowledge of this script, it is mostly found in scriptures stored away in museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLARGE: 20cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum: Similar example may be seen in the State Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERY RARE PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":29888121667,"sku":"907","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/907-antique-large-batak-shaman-guru-pustaha-manuscript-2.jpg?v=1633063777"},{"product_id":"handmade-soof-embroidery-textile","title":"129 Old Soof Embroidery Geometric Silk Textile Art Panel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperfine Silk Soof Embroidery from Kutch Gujarat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent Production - acquired in 2005. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional work of such high quality that it will be a treasured heirloom in the future! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be superb framed and used as a wall artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 x 90 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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":33869208846,"sku":"129","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/129VintageDecorativeSoofEmbroideryWallArtdecorIndiantextile05.jpg?v=1787118725"},{"product_id":"antique-tribal-textile-art","title":"948 Old Hilltribe Tribal Textile Head \/ Shoulder Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eOld Hilltribe Tribal Textile Head \/ Shoulder Cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Worn by women on the head in a turban-like tie, the ends of this rare head cloth have been woven to create a 3-dimensional effect. Ends of the supplementary wefts have been left uncut for added effect and hang alongside the long fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome repairs in the white section. (more photos on request)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 inches x 12.5 inches not including the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYao or Karen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Similar examples in the excellent textile \u0026amp; cultures book titled \"Peoples of the Golden Triangle' by Paul \u0026amp; Elaine Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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\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":36859014926,"sku":"948","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/948-old-hilltribe-tribal-textile-head-shoulder-cloth.jpg?v=1633069846"},{"product_id":"antique-beaded-iban-skirt-jacket-textile","title":"205 Museum Quality Antique Beaded Dayak Iban Wedding Skirt AND Jacket SET","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMuseum Quality Antique Beaded Dayak Iban Wedding Skirt AND Jacket SET - Kain Manek\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Museum Quality Set was acquired on my first trip to Borneo about a decade ago. It led me into the journey of discovery and delight into the lifestyle arts of the Borneo. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoblewoman's wedding ceremonial skirt [kain manik] early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWorn on ceremonial occasions by members of the local elite, the valuable garments symbolise prosperity, fertility and abundance. People believe that the more beads displayed, the greater the rice harvest will be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA prerogative of the ruling families, prestigious motifs include dragon-serpents, slaves and heirloom Indian trade cloth patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorneo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the beads on the skirt is slightly different from the color of the beads on the Jacket. The cloth has faded in some parts. Good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eREFERENCES\u003cbr\u003e1. \"Hornbill and Dragon\" focusing on the material culture of Borneo's tribes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. \"The Traditional Costume of Sabah\" \u003cbr\u003eThe book has photos and drawings showing the costumes worn by seven of Sabah's tribes, including the Dusun and Maloh (Sabah is located at the northernmost tip of Borneo).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM EXAMPLES:\u003cbr\u003ePowerhouse Museum, Sydney\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":40405784334,"sku":"205","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/205-museum-quality-antique-beaded-dayak-iban-wedding-skirt-and-jacket-set.jpg?v=1631447014"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-manuscript-chorten-stupas","title":"1115 Antique Tibetan Manuscript on Architectural Stupa Design","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Manuscript on Buddhist Architectural Design of Chorten Stupas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique hand drawn hand painted folios from a Tibetan manuscript\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLot contains a total of 3 leaves probably from a larger treatise on the subject of architectural designs of the region. These 3 folios in particular deal with designs of Chortens or Stupas (Buddhist\u003cspan\u003e shrines, typically a senior Lama or saint's tomb or a monument to the Buddha)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf the 3 pages, 2 have diagrams and text on both sides and one has these on only 1 side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is a 4th page that has no artistic or financial value but is of interest as it appears to be a learning attempt of a student monk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas frayed edges and other signs of decades of usage related wear \u0026amp; tear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 30 x 7.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e#\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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 none 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 none 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 none 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 none 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":40864714126,"sku":"1115","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1115-antique-tibetan-manuscript-on-buddhist-architectural-design-of-chorten-stupas.jpg?v=1721316176"},{"product_id":"antique-myanmar-burmese-buddhist-manuscript","title":"1126 Antique Burmese Buddhist Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFabulous Antique Myanmar Burmese Buddhist Manuscript\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete manuscript with older Burmese script dated 1874 (Burmese Pali?). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark brown, almost black, covers, with incised lines on one cover (perhaps for an attachment?).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 leaves, on thick indigenous paper (mulberry?), with writing on both sides of each leaf, as well as writing on the inside covers. Handwriting in black ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive illustrations in red and black, including a man drawing a bow, a hanged man, and three deities and mythological figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Tables in red and black, isolated, or attached to figure drawings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExquisitely scripted by an artistic hand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion along the inner margins (one cover virtually detached); stained and soiled from use. edgewear present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am unable to read the text but was told that the date mentioned corresponds to Julian date of 1874.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38.8 cm x 13.3 cm (15.3 in x 5.2 in).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE MASTERPIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41568749966,"sku":"1126","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1126-fabulous-antique-myanmar-buddhist-manuscript.jpg?v=1721316387"},{"product_id":"antique-illuminated-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai","title":"1045 Antique Illuminated Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Illuminated Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai with Paintings - 1800s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Thai illuminated manuscript  Phra Malai has 11 double-pages with paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf these, two double-pages have golden paint on black ground - which is very unusual and rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese texts were used in monasteries for religious rites and as teaching materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first two pages are written in gold leaf overlay over a black background. The illustrations are faded in many places\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery beautiful calligraphy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoiled from age and usage. Condition as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 double pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page is 25 x 5 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete closed stack is about 5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscripts of this age are rarely seen outside museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Condition not perfect. Damaged by water. Paintings \u0026amp; text are a bit water-washed. Black cover present on only one side - therefore may be incomplete. Some pages are blank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267909710,"sku":"1045","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1045-illuminated-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai-with-paintings-1800s-4.jpg?v=1746864048"},{"product_id":"antique-hindu-manuscript-covers","title":"1138 Antique Hindu Manuscript Wood Covers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePair of Antique Painted Wood Covers for Hindu Manuscript with Deities \u0026amp; Gods\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;\"\u003eCovers for a Nepalese sutra manuscript illustrated with deities.\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;\"\u003eThe Indian influence on the painting style is visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the inside with figures of 6 deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted on the outside with a lattice that is all but worn out totally - leaving just enough to allow us to imagine the past beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand carved borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly saturated colors seen in the paintings of the deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe icons suggest that the origin is Hindu \/ Buddhist and may be from  Nepal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e10.03 inch. X 3.54 inch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition reflects heavy usage over the decades, especially on the outer side of these covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eA rare and collectible set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44208750798,"sku":"1138","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1138_Antique_Hindu_Buddhist_Painted_Wood_Manuscript_Covers_35.jpg?v=1751424690"},{"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 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\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":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-tribal-rug-shekarlou-qashqai-masterpiece","title":"1324 Antique Qashqai Rug with Shekarlu influence","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Qashqai Rug with Shekarlu influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGirls, animals, birds ....many happy elements with soul present!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly executed medallions, one with a gorgeous green...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersia, 19th century, wool\/wool,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapprox. 250 x 185 cm,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition - has some holes that probably came from some hooks during shipping handling sometime during its dozen decades - experts will be able to repair these. [photos on request]. Some fading. Some even wear. Some lines missing on one of the ends. Sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMY NOTES: I have waited to buy a Shekarlu for many many years - mostly because they are quite un-affordable. Further, most are similar to each other in character and I was unable to make up my mind about putting down a lot of money on any one.This one is not a pure Shekarlu rug but has the influence of that group - maybe through some marriage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow, I have a preference for yellows and greens..... So to have found one that has it all was a stroke of  pure luck that I shall forever wonder about! Reminds me of the song from Sound of Music... 'I must have done something good'. This beauty sits side-by-side at the top of my favorites list alongside 999, 1540 \u0026amp; 1388\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12287167823947,"sku":"1324","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1324-antique-qashqai-rug-with-shekarlu-influence.jpg?v=1633088956"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-sindh-odhana-abochani-sindhi","title":"1365 Vintage Sindh Odhana Abochani Shawl Textile","description":"\u003c!-- Created with Shogun. --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-600fe97c-bde2-44b2-b48a-76c2884b1ff6\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eVintage Sindh Odhana Abochani Wedding Shawl - Six Petalled Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutstanding wedding shawl that is made for the bride over several years in the same manner as phulkaris. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Sindh region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb glossy silk embroidery on superfine cotton or mulmul base that is unusually fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth has been handwoven on narrow looms and several strips have been attached together to create this large sheet format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilled with flowers of two types - both with 6 petals. In one, the inner whorl has pointed petals and in the other the petals are rounded. Such a variation is usually attributed to a change of hand during the process of creating the artwork - maybe a grandaunt contributing to the blessings for the bride. Further there is a minor color variation in the red that is probably on account of threads dyed in different batches ageing differently over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas stains. Has holes from contact with rust \/ reddish substance - probably from the trunk in which this stored. Most of the holes have been repaired with reinforcement patches on the back. The repair does not make the holes disappear but at least visually their impact is diminished and structurally this will make the superfine shawl less vulnerable to further deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shortcoming has been factored in to the price of this otherwise-outstanding textile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe superfine grade of the base cloth combined with age makes the fabric extremely fragile and must be dealt with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Green background is a mounting idea and is for illustrative purposes only]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e214 x 136cm approximately\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":14032742219851,"sku":"1365","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1365-superb-old-sindh-odhana-abochani-wedding-shawl-six-petalled-flowers-2.jpg?v=1721316423"},{"product_id":"vintage-kohistani-textile-embroidery","title":"917 Vintage Kohistani Abbasi Shawl Fine Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eHeavily embellished Kohistani Wedding Shawl with Abbasi Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRendered in cheerful colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of metal embellishments of different shapes at the edges that create a tinkling sound with movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery motif has a beaded border - this extravagant level of bead work in the main field is unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperfine Abbasi embroidery in the central medallion. This type of work wraps the embroidery thread around a single thread of the base cloth. The time invested in creating the motifs is astonishingly high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaded panels along the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas glitter tiklis in the field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Beaded triangles at the corners to attach two layers together\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloral printed backing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e208 cm x 156cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":28175535013963,"sku":"917","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/917-vintage-kohistan-black-shawl-textile-24.jpg?v=1633093353"},{"product_id":"antique-sikh-manuscript-gurmukhi-script","title":"1386 Old Sikh Art - Painted Manuscript with Gurmukhi Script","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Sikh Art - Painted Manuscript with Gurmukhi Script \u0026amp; Kashmir School Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Mounted on Linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText is in Gurmukhi and the paintings are in Kashmir School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper has been glazed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas damage and repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas framed (some photos have been taken from under the glass frame) and is now unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a dealer in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 ft. 4 in x 8 in. \/ 223 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore photos on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\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":28642343780427,"sku":"1386","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1386-old-sikh-painted-manuscript-with-gurmukhi-script-kashmir-school-painting.jpg?v=1721316429"},{"product_id":"antique-arkilla-jenngo-african-textile","title":"1476 Long Antique Arkilla Jenngo - African Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLong Antique Arkilla Jenngo Tent Hanging - African Textile \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother striking semi-antique African Arkilla Jenngo wedding textile hanging from Mali. Tent Hannging created for a noble Tuareg family. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth ends are complete\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eArkilla jenngo \u003c\/em\u003ewere woven in the area west of Tomboutou near Lake Faguibine by Songhay-speaking weavers, primarily working for Tuareg patrons. They were used as highly prestigious tent hangings for high status weddings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrow bands at both ends suggest that it is a complete piece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white is cotton, the tinted parts are wool and vegetable dyes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e440 cm x 120 cm (14'5\" x 3'11\")\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHIS SIZE IS RARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":32592209674315,"sku":"1476","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1476-long-antique-arkilla-jenngo-tent-hanging-african-textile-art-3.jpg?v=1633098978"},{"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. Otherwise very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 x 73in \/ 190.6 x 185.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashmir, mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Christie's London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32612669325387,"sku":"1472","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/WOVENSOULSAntiqueKashmirMoonShawl07.jpg?v=1695569467"},{"product_id":"antique-kashmir-pashmina-dochalla-shawl","title":"1474 Antique Kashmiri Pashmina Dochalla Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kashmir Pashmina Dochalla Long Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning colors in this Dochalla Pashmina Shawl for men - that is over 200 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dochalla is one which the shawl is folded over twice and worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool, the white field with two end-panels, each finely woven with rows of \u003cem\u003eboteh \u003c\/em\u003eformed as floral sprays, original selvage, backed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours of the borders are fresh. The field is joined on one edge to complete\u003cbr\u003ethe width with 8-inch squares and oblongs. Some stains and darns to the\u003cbr\u003efield. Minor losses to edges. Edges have slightly frayed. Backed with cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the square shawl (rumal) was worn most commonly by women, the\u003cbr\u003elong shawl (dochalla), characterised by its rectangular shape, was particularly\u003cbr\u003efavoured by men and was worn draped over the shoulder or around the body\u003cbr\u003efor warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative repertoire for such shawls gradually expanded\u003cbr\u003eduring the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries from elegant, minimally\u003cbr\u003eembellished shawls with intricate boteh adorning the borders, like the\u003cbr\u003epresent shawl, to expressive and expansive designs decorating all but the\u003cbr\u003ecentral field\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Frank Ames, “Woven Legends: Carpets and Shawls of Kashmir,”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e116\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e x 47\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e⁄\u003csub\u003e4\u003c\/sub\u003ein  \/ 296 x 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashmir, 1700s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Christie's London (Provenance Sam Josefowitz)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIMILAR EXAMPLE AT THE MET MUSEUM:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/451201?searchField=All\u0026amp;amp;sortBy=Relevance\u0026amp;amp;ft=kashmir+long+shawl\u0026amp;amp;offset=0\u0026amp;amp;rpp=80\u0026amp;amp;pos=30\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Link\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that the shawl is fragile and is not recommended for wearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32612681809995,"sku":"1474","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1474-antique-kashmir-pashmina-dochalla-long-shawl-7.jpg?v=1633099477"},{"product_id":"antique-kerman-kirman-resht-rasht-shawl","title":"1525 Superb Antique Embroidered Wool Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Shawl with embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis came to me as a Kashmir shawl but in my opinion it is a fabulous Persian Kerman Shawl with very dense elaborate applique \u0026amp; embroidery work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Kashmir shawls require finer materials and finer craftsmanship with perhaps several-fold the number of hours required to produce a similar pattern in a similar size]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design has been created by attaching small colored pieces of wool shaped according to the motifs needed, onto a traditional red base cloth using elaborate embroidered stitches in contrasting colored thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see larger \"meta\" motifs created out of smaller motifs - for example birds created out of arabesque elements (flamingos or herons perhaps?).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe master-craftsmanship is evident through the attention that has been paid to the planning of the artwork as well as in the execution of the creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool used as patches has also been used in the lapels and is fine as can be seen from the fringes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wool of the red base cloth is loosely woven and thicker to provide a substantial base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral photos of the back have been provided for examination of the construction. Held against the strong equatorial sun, it is easy to distinguish the applique patches from the base cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecirca 1900\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e140 x 140 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool on Wool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a German auction house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very impressive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Other examples: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lot\/lot-a-rasht-embroidered-textile-north-persia-19th-6282274\/?from=searchresults\u0026amp;intObjectID=6282274\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1) Christie's \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSHIPPING: This is a heavy item. Please select the $150 option at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32994334670923,"sku":"1525","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1525-superb-antique-persian-kerman-embroidered-wool-shawl-5.jpg?v=1633103267"},{"product_id":"antique-kashida-silk-embroidery-textile","title":"1516-B  Antique Dhaka Kashida Silk Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVery rarely seen Dhakai Kashida Silk embroidery Square Textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful floral \u0026amp; boteh motifs rendered in golden silk and some white accents. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 19th century Muga kashida was produced commercially in Dhaka for export to Basra and Jeddah. Pilgrims would take them to the Haj and Arabs used them as turban cloths or in costume. This piece was acquired in Aceh, Sumatra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk embroidery on Silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably Muga Silk embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[I say '\u003cem\u003eprobably' \u003c\/em\u003eonly because a microscopic examination is required to confirm this ... and until I can do that myself I do not wish to mislead]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Muga is a highly prized naturally colored golden silk thread that is available mainly in Assam, Bihar and around and is one of the few yarns that gets more lustrous upon usage]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 45'' x 44'' (114 x 112 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas minor wear and holes - will do well with a backing cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s from Dhaka in undivided India, now in Bangladesh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":39248049504331,"sku":"1516-B","price":1600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1516-b-rare-antique-dhaka-kashida-silk-embroidery.jpg?v=1633104561"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-buddhist-art","title":"1543 Antique Tantric Ritual Buddhist Six Armed Mahakala Himalayan Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautifully crafted ritual art featuring the Six Armed Mahakala, most probably made of horn.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicted with a ritual crown of five skulls, which represent the transmutation of the five negative afflictions into the five wisdoms and the third eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the additional Mahakala figure on the left horn, the open mouthed figure on the right horn and the skull-headed phurba held in the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winding snake-like figure placed inside the horn must have some significance that needs further study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the deliberately shaped tips of the horns. These shapes are often seen as monastery flags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalts+glue mix used as filling where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully crafted with love and leisure as a part of devotional worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is the wisps of scent of a monastery that I can smell while cleaning, that have been captured by the waxy layers that have gathered over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s - early 1800s. The age-induced patina of the material is in line with this estimate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253538308171,"sku":"1543","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1543-antique-tantric-ritual-buddhist-six-armed-mahakala-himalayan-art-29.jpg?v=1641463174"},{"product_id":"rare-vintage-woven-pua-sungit-sirat-from-borneo","title":"1533 Rare Vintage Woven Pua Pilih Figurative Sirat from Borneo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAn exceptional cloth called Sungkit Sirat with human motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weaving resembles the Pua Pilih weavings I have seen but the dealer who is from this region called it Sungkit Sirat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandwoven in yellow, black and two shades of red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual weaving. Unusual motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably from Kantuk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e30 x 116cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE LINKS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/indonesia\/pua-pilih-iban-sarawak-borneo-indonesie-xixeme\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSothebys Link 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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":39306389815371,"sku":"1533","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1533-rare-vintage-woven-pua-figurative-sungkit-sirat-from-borneo.jpg?v=1721316329"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-pua-sungkit-iban-borneo","title":"1580 Old Woven Figurative Pua Sungkit with Tree of Life","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA rare exceptional sungkit woven cloth with human motifs \u0026amp; Tree of Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnusual layout as this does not have a repetitive pattern as is usually seen. Instead this has a design layout that the weaver would have had to plan in advance for the whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree of Life design with two human figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful shade of rust with a few yellow \u0026amp; and a few orange highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950-60s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas minor and even color run in some parts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":39421742841931,"sku":"1580","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/c.jpg?v=1633111923"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-silk-shawl-manila-manton","title":"1147 Antique Embroidery Manila Manton Silk Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Dense Manila Manton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China 1900-1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with soft colored embroidery on off-white or cream silk base. Mantons on light bases are harder to find in good condition and therefore cherished!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with figures and scenes with pagodas and shrines, Chinese figures go about performing their daily life alongside various animals and birds, flowers and plants. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe embroidery is double-sided and in a casual glance it is hard to tell which is the correct side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow was this double sided embroidery done? No knots in the embroidery? How does the thread stay in place if there is no knot? These complexities make the craft within the textile as powerful as the cultural story contained within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use as a style accessory or as a collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e132cm x  121cm shawl not including the macrame fringe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fringe is about 64 cm out of which 10 cm is woven and the rest is loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl \u0026amp; Flamenco Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lives of Manila Mantons covered 3 regions: China, Philippines \u0026amp; Spain. Produced in Canton, they were named after the trading port Manila and finally used and coveted by women in Spain (and later other Spanish colonies) a few centuries ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* It is a challenge to photograph silks - so different angles, and use of flash may result in varying shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39455300255819,"sku":"1147","price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1147ANTIQUEEMBROIDERY-DENSEFIGURATIVE-WHITEMANILAMANTONSILKSHAWL08.jpg?v=1700462185"},{"product_id":"antique-jain-painting","title":"1581 Antique Jain Painting Art Masterpiece","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe main subject is an 8-armed Goddess or deity- possibly a version of Trishala.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003eThe central Yantra is accompanied by 2 mathematical calculation used in astrology.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003eThe lower section hosts a seated Ganesh and a 4-armed goddess.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-06c7cdf5-76a9-4d7c-b978-0ff51901198c\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jain community is among the wealthiest groups in India and the financial commitments made towards spiritual endeavors are substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the two boxes at the bottom with iconography seen in Kalpasutras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigments are all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with usual traces of age and wear such as, edge wear, fold wear, stains, discoloration and color fading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from an auction house in the UK. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed in European frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 x 44cm - Unusually large for a Jain painting on paper. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMORE PHOTOS ON REQUEST\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39503196880971,"sku":"1581","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1581AntiqueJainArtSutraPainting01.jpg?v=1633227860"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-silver-sutra-cover","title":"1606 Antique Tibetan Silver Sutra Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely crafted Antique Tibetan Silver Sutra Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilvered Copper repousse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 \u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e-19 \u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLantsa or Tibetan inscriptions and Boddhisattva figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from an Austrian dealer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with old wear, some nicks and dents, few small cracks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e515.8 g \u003cbr\u003e35.4 cm x 15.8 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eRARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":39599758475339,"sku":"1606","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1606AntiqueSilverTibetanBuddhistSutraCover06.jpg?v=1695572711"},{"product_id":"antique-kashmir-amli-shawl-textile","title":"1608 Antique Kashmir Silk Embroidered Amli Shawl Rumal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-5b674b16-f797-4f4f-b457-fdddfd4f8994\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Kashmir Silk Embroidered Amli Shawl Rumal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous Amli Embroidery on a square shawl or Rumal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch shawls were often created as a gifts to rulers and influential people in the 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful artistic layout with floral and arabesque motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAesthetically very appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition in general. Some repairs and minor damage present. (please ask for more photos) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the mid 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a reputed dealer in London, UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e175 X 166cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be \u003cstrong\u003e“not” perfect\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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":39601051697227,"sku":"1608","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1608VintageTapestryKashmirRumalShawlEmbroidery.jpg?v=1695572844"},{"product_id":"antique-batak-shaman-guru-pustaha-manuscript","title":"1621 Antique Large Batak Shaman Guru Pustaha Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMONUMENTAL Batak treasure  - a large shaman's pustaka \/ pustaha manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA magic book used by the Guru or Datu of theToba Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Used by the Batak peoples, from north central Sumatra,this is not a calendar but rather an instrument used for divination and the identification of auspicious days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally the Batak script was\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is written in Batak script, only used by \u003cem\u003edatu\u003c\/em\u003e (priests) to write magical texts and calendars. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be derived from the Brahmi script of ancient India and related to other scripts of the archipelago such as Old Kawi. Or it might be a descendent of a hypothetical Proto-Sumatran script, with Pallava influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark. The calendar’s size allows for portability and suggests it was intended for daily use by a diviner or community spiritual leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA language that is almost extinct – with few living people practicing or transmitting the knowledge of this script, it is mostly found in scriptures stored away in museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e47 leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13 illustrations ( inlcuding illustrations and 3 charts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLARGE: 22 x 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from the Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum: Similar example may be seen in the State Museum of Ethnology, Leiden, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVERY RARE PIECE\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\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":39635949715531,"sku":"1621","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1621LargeAntiqueBatakShamanWoodBarkManuscript04.jpg?v=1744257127"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-hainan-meifu-li-ethnic-minority-embroidery","title":"1613 Old Chinese Hainan Ethnic Minority Head wrap turban","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperb Old Chinese Ethnic Minority Meifu Li Textile with inscription embroidered in rich magenta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeifu Li Ethnic group from Hainan,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeremonial women's head cloths, silk embroidery on indigo-dyed cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end panels are covered in extremely fine silk embroidery in geometric patterns and Chinese characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is fine indigo cotton. Note the contrasting selvedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 5.5 ft x 1 ft\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":39687821426763,"sku":"1613","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1613AntiqueHainanMeifuLiMeifuLiHeadwrapScarfEMBROIDERYMinorityCollectibleTextileArtWOVENSOULS05.jpg?v=1695656126"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-bon-wood-sutra-cover","title":"1646 Large Antique Tibetan Gilt \u0026 Carved Wood Sutra Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely crafted Large Antique Tibetan Bon Gilt \u0026amp; Carved Wood Sutra Cover\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborately carved on the front - shows five Tathagatha deities seated \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back has simple carving and is also painted in various scripts and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the carving on the sides of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with old wear, some nicks and dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.5 in x 9.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription of the auction house that sold it to me: circa 16th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Am not an expert and so I'm repeating their words]\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;\"\u003e Other notable examples:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynmuseum.org\/opencollection\/objects\/156892\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrooklyn Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-5776053\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ not including shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39702889267275,"sku":"1646","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1646AntiqueTibetanHimalayanArtWoodCarvedSutraCoverwithDeities05.jpg?v=1695575613"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-sungkit-singkit-woven-textile","title":"1650 Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Textile with Dragon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Serpent Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the serpent \/ dragon figure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e199 x 42 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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":39741033054283,"sku":"1650","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1650AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving15.jpg?v=1695575815"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-sungkit-singkit-woven-textile-1","title":"1651 Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Textile with Human Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Human Figures \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the human figures all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some damage \u0026amp; fading as seen in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 55cm x 188cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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":39741041475659,"sku":"1651","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1651AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving12.jpg?v=1695575887"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-kumbu-sungkit-singkit","title":"1652 Antique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Textile with Human Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003e RARE \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Human Figures- Undyed base\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUndyed \/ White base sungkit cloths are even rarer. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the human figures all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the undyed base and the yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the figures remind me of figures seen in Hainanese weavings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft pliable but thick cloth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e35cm x 217cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\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":39741143285835,"sku":"1652","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1652AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving16.jpg?v=1695575991"},{"product_id":"ceremonial-cloth-with-a-row-of-female-musicians-wayang","title":"1642 Rare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRare Toraja Ceremonial Cloth with a Row of Female Musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge complete panel depicting a procession of 9 women musicians with their musical instrument (most likely the Tanpura),\u003cspan\u003e each with a uniquely patterned skirt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe direction of the feet opposes the direction of the faces .. so the twirling suggests that they are also dancing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppears to be partly block-printed and partly hand-colored\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis textile is similar to the 'Ceremonial Cloth  and Heirloom Textile with Row of Female Musicians' at the\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Ceremonial_Cloth_and_Heirloom_Textile_with_Row_of_Female_Musicians_LACMA_M.2005.10_%281_of_3%29.jpg\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLACMA.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe LACMA textile is stated to be over 3 centuries old but 1642 is estimated to be much much younger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWovensouls Asset 1642 has the following unique features stated below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe similarity of layout with the museum textiles is self-evident\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe see a number of women wearing similar outfits and carrying a musical instrument each, all facing one direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut major differences also exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003eThe faces\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1642 are slim, long and angular and look distinctly different from the round plump faces in the Gujarat textiles. The faces here probably depict the Indonesian face - where this textile is said to originate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo while the theme is the same as the Gujarat textiles in museums, this textile has been created with a well-developed identity of its own probably within Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003eThe red\u003c\/strong\u003e is deep and strong and my guess is that this is cinnabar.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. The cloth is very loosely woven – a bit like gauze. Now in some sections the fabric there appears to be  a coat of stiffening agent.This has not been applied uniformly so  sections of the cloth remain bare \u0026amp; exposed - mainly in the white undyed sections.  The weave in these bare section is floppy to handle. Then, looking at the character of the fiber itself, that is  thick, stiff \u0026amp; rigid, linen is a possibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 4.The cloth is \u003cstrong\u003enot double-sided\u003c\/strong\u003e - the drawing is only on the front. In this textile all the musicians are facing the left end of the textile (as we stand facing the textile). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Note \u003cstrong\u003ethe skirts\u003c\/strong\u003e worn all have unique designs. This suggests a leisurely creation by the artist in which special attention has been paid to create a variety of motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe details of 1642 are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e The age is unknown but in my opinion this is about 50-70 years old \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e  182 x 44 inches \/ 462 x 112 cm (without the blue backing which adds a couple of inches all around)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fading overall. Frayed at edges, parts of borders missing, many holes, tears etc. Yellow staining (mordant maybe?) over a sections of the cloth. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow mounted on dark blue linen. [Not present in many photos]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/pages\/wovensouls-talk-culture-art-of-toraja-antique-indian-textiles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eWOVENSOULS TALK \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eON THE CURRENT DAY USE OF CEREMONIAL TEXTILES IN TORAJA \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ not including shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39817421258827,"sku":"1642","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/11642AntiqueTorajaTradeTextileClothKainMaaIndiaIndonesiaPrintLadies69.jpg?v=1695578069"},{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-zoomorphic-zileh-sileh","title":"1713 Antique Caucasian Zoomorphic Zileh","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-cac86043-bad2-4e16-ad30-ffe7dffe7f78\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Caucasian Zoomorphic Zileh \/ Sileh  Flatweave Soumac Rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous but it is just a fragment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese soumakh textiles with stylised dragons are traditionally referred to as Sileh (Zileh or Zili) in early literature, a term that is also associated with the technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples in this category can be clones of each other with minor variation and finding unique elements aspects is an interesting journey into the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this Sileh however, the following unique features stand out and make this piece amazing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The animals and their babies within the \"S\" ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) Note the crown on the heads of the parents and the ornamented feeatures on the tails with the zigzag design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) The variety of colors of their bodies and the palette  used - is interesting - especially the yellow green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) The details in their faces - including their eyes that glare back at us head-on, each almost with some sort of unique expression - are fantastic. Their stare has cast a spell on me :) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) The babies protected under the parent look on ahead and ignore us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6) The rows of smaller animals walking in an organised single file between the S ornaments is also noteworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinally, the flowers in the horns of the dragon show the creative soul that was poured into the making of this weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn all this is a fantastic work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragmentary state. Corrosion, edge fraying and holes may deter some. But if the phenomenal art overpowers you and makes you blind to the defects then this is for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill do well with a backing cloth. This is a one-of-a-kind study sample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are some pieces in the wovensouls collection that I treasure and this is one of them. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run, repairs and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44439458480418,"sku":"1713","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1713AntiqueCaucasianSielhZilehZiliZoomorphicFlatweaveRug26.jpg?v=1744257212"},{"product_id":"antique-anatolian-robe-embroidery","title":"1784 Vintage Anatolian Yuncu Dress","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Anatolian Yuncu Tunic or robe with super-attractive embroidery on thick coarse cloth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFresh \u0026amp; strong colors \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery old traditional motifs create the larger \"Tree of Life\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the crochet-like stitches used to join the panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking presence overall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1960s-1970s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably from \u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\" lang=\"en\"\u003eWest Anatolia Cannakale\u003c\/span\u003e area\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45327774384418,"sku":"1784","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1784AntiqueAnatolianTurkishEmbroideryTunicRobeCostume05.jpg?v=1775188603"},{"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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":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":"1833-antique-iban-ikat-pua-kumbu","title":"1833 Antique Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Hawk Pattern","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQuite likely the Buah Lang Ngerembang Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. \u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat textiles are among the hardest to make, as the tie-dye is done on the unwoven threads before they are woven into cloth. So with a design in the weaver's imagination, the thread is dyed in sections as per the pattern that is required to be created. This takes immense precision and calculation. So when we note that these textiles were made decades ago in the rainforests of Borneo \u0026amp; Sarawak, there is a sense of awe for the creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 226 x 119 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES ON THIS IKAT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cem\u003eThis Ikat is very similar to the textile titled 'Buah Lang Ngerembang' or Hawk pattern - Fig 185 in the book Iban Ritual Textiles by Traude Gavin\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Note the two rows of Hawk pattern motifs that are mirror images of each other\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote the use of whirlpool pattern Buah Gumbbang Besimpan at the top and bottom ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI have been unable to find names of the motif on the central panel \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote the use of blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote the perfectly done oblique \/ diagonal lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote the many horizontal band seen all across the field of the textile. See also the horizontal bands at the top and the bottom of the textile. Such bands are hard to create in ikat weaving and is a sign of mastery of the craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHas a white stripe at the outer edge. Only a weaver of the highest grade was allowed to add such a stripe\u003c\/strong\u003e (see last photo from a book)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #750505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/antique-iban-ikat-pua-kumbu\" style=\"color: #750505; text-decoration: underline;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e CLICK TO SEE THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF IKAT PUA KUMBU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\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":47207843299618,"sku":"1833","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1833-Antique-Iban-Ceremonial-Ikat-Hawk-Pattern.jpg?v=1704508172"},{"product_id":"1839-antique-iban-ikat-anthropomorphs-engkaramba-pua-kumbu","title":"1839 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat - Anthropomorphs \/ Engkaramba","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHas damage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. \u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat textiles are among the hardest to make, as the tie-dye is done on the unwoven threads before they are woven into cloth. So with a design in the weaver's imagination, the thread is dyed in sections as per the pattern that is required to be created. This takes immense precision and calculation. So when we note that these textiles were made decades ago in the rainforests of Borneo - Kalimantan, Sabah \u0026amp; Sarawak, there is a sense of awe for the creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, textiles themselves were believed to have the power to connect to the spirit world. The motifs, the dyes and the complexity of the weaving - all factors that were a direct result of the weaver's skill and experience - contributed to the power held by a textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly textiles with certain features could be used during the most important community ceremonies and the weavers of these therefore enjoyed an elevated status of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo to study an Iban textile, requires us to focus on patterns, motifs, complexity and lastly and equally importantly - the dyes. The process of dyeing enjoys a far greater role in the value chain of production of Iban textiles than it does in any other group of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 140 x 240 cm \/ Damaged - with a  dark red backing \/ patchwork repairs, the visual impact of the damage will be diminished.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES ON THIS IKAT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eWell-drawn Ikat with a very deep color\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere are two types of 'engkaramba' or spirit-figures or anthropomorphs seen in the textile laid out in alternating rows (18 +15). Note the difference in hairstyles across the rows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe larger figures have been patterned with rows of tiny black dashes alternating with rows of tiny rust dashes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn creating Ikat, to have the black contained within a tiny area and not spillover into adjacent areas is itself a remarkable feat. Then, over and above that, to have all the dashes across the breadth of the textile aligned in neat rows is an extraordinary feat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote the horizontal bands at the top and the bottom - these are signs of mastery at ikat weaving.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas a great presence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eHas damage problems that can be solved by mounting the textile on a plain maroon background.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote the white vertical bands at the outer edge - this is allowed to only highly skilled weavers (see last image) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":47207846871330,"sku":"1839","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1839-Antique-Iban-Ceremonial-Ikat-Anthropomorphs-Engkaramba-3.jpg?v=1721315931"},{"product_id":"1862-old-himalayan-tibetan-necklace-deer-motif-1","title":"1862 Old Himalayan Tibetan Necklace - Deer motif","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisitely crafted bead necklace with deer motifs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeer are considered auspicious in the Tibetan culture and free-roaming deer were seen in the grounds surrounding the Potala palace (personal experience, 2007)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch intricate crafting is usually seen in only important ritual objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsists of seven bits strung on a red thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bits are heavy and possibly made of copper inners and gilted with gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAngled so that it sits perfectly on the neck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare and absolutely gorgeous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbably used in Tibet \/ Probably crafted in Nepal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: \u003cem\u003eThis is not made of gold. But the gilting is good and visually looks like gold.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b1515;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":48679839760674,"sku":"1862","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1862OldBuddhistHimalayanJewelryNecklaceNepal14.jpg?v=1717926377"},{"product_id":"1890-old-tamil-palm-leaf-manuscript-ceylon","title":"1890 Old Tamil Palm Leaf Manuscript  \/ Sri Lanka","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis palm leaf manuscript contains inscriptions in what appears to be Tamil. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral drawings and charts present across the manuscript\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall and neatly done work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from Sri Lanka\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of age present as discoloration, fading, chips to the palm leaf etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 12cm x 1.3 cm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\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":49120698859810,"sku":"1890-B","price":880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1890AntiqueTamilManuscriptfromSriLankaCeylon01.jpg?v=1726035697"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/collections\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787116686","url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/make-an-offer.oembed","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}