1021 SOLD Ghodiyu Cradle Cloth Hammock - Masterpiece from Gujarat

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Vintage Cradle cloth from Gujarat

Superb densely laid out embroidery that doesn't leave any of the base cloth exposed

Used as a hammock for babies & toddlers, this is an extravagantly embroidered piece from Gujarat.

Has the very very rare Huramchi stitch (that is like crochet and remains separated from the base fabric) and the Tan stitch.

The base cloth is handwoven khadi with hand-spun yarn.

Will make a wonderful artwork on the wall.

Piping and backing cloth present.

LITERATURE REFERENCE : A similar cradle cloth hammock but from a different tribe may be seen on pages 207 in 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow & Nicholas Bernard.

CONDITION : Good condition.

Roughly 2 feet x 3 feet

Estimated to be from the mid-1900s

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs 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. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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