{"title":"Over $3000","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"antique-palm-leaf-manuscript-laxmi-purana","title":"557 Mansucript Palm Leaf Orissa - Laxmi Purana","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMansucript Palm Leaf Orissa - Laxmi Purana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Not for sale - once Laxmi arrives we do our best to make her stay with us \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor your viewing pleasure only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manuscript palm leaf artwork from Odisha, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was told that it is the Laxmi Purana and contains a text a narration of the story of Lakshmi - the story of the Goddes of Wealth and the wife of Vishnu. As I cannot read the language, I cannot confirm this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is accompanied by skillful drawings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll photos have been taken with flash to allow for clear readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis however makes the manuscript look brighter and yellow than it actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge of this article is unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn article about the art process is available on the blog wovensouls.org.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 19cm x 4cm x 2cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNUMBER OF FOLIO PAGES: 28 double sided folios\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOT FOR SALE\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":28704917443,"sku":"557","price":99999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/557-Mansucript-Palm-Leaf-Orissa---Laxmi-Purana-WOVENSOULS-1687370077667.jpg?v=1695610078"},{"product_id":"antique-pattachitra-hindu-painting-manuscript","title":"287 Antique Pattachitra Hindu Painting Manuscript Folio","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eGouche Painting on Paper with Sanskrit Text\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScenes and Text of Geet Gobind by Jayadev elucidating legends of Krishna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sanskrit text has been examined and is one that is in no longer in active use. While it is possible to phonetically read some of the text, the words are not familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript used is Devanagari is most parts with some unfamiliar renditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdisha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the age is not confirmed, conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy over the last few centuries displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable example may be seen Sotheby's: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2025\/arts-of-the-islamic-world-india-l25220\/two-illustrations-from-a-palm-leaf-manuscript\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the little window or Jharoka through which someone is peeping. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the detail int he clothes worn by all the figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 8 fragments were collected. These are being offered separately as Assets 287, 287b, and 1210 (group of 6 fragments). \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 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":28851513475,"sku":"287","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/287-Antique-Pattachitra-Hindu-Painting-Manuscript-Folio-with-Sanskrit-WOVENSOULS-1687370502790.jpg?v=1695610273"},{"product_id":"1001-antique-qashqai-dowry-rug-with-silky-wool","title":"1001 Antique Qashqai Dowry Rug with Silky Wool","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Qashqai Dowry Rug with silky wool\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeels like silk but it is definitely wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloppy and can be wrapped around the shoulders like a blanket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 194 x 140cm without the fringes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug is precious!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION: 2 \/ PLEASE CHECK SHIPPING DATES \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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 G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28851619459,"sku":"1001","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/gashgai1.png?v=1704504740"},{"product_id":"antique-kalianda-tampan-ship-cloth-sumatra-textile","title":"418 SOLD Antique Kalianda Tampan Ship Cloth Sumatra textile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTHE most amazing Tampan Shipcloth from Sumatra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 71 x 85cm\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":28851781187,"sku":"418","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/418-Antique-Kalianda-Tampan-Ship-Cloth-Sumatra-textile-WOVENSOULS-1687370621180.jpg?v=1687370622"},{"product_id":"antique-shirvan-prayer-rug-wall-art","title":"110 Antique Shirvan Prayer Rug Wall Art - Gallery-2","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Shirvan Rug with geometric motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of  Botehs  offering lessons in the subject of permutations and combinations- with the variation in colors and fillers used in the Botehs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral animals roaming the main field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd birds that have been sent off to fill up the borders to snack on little insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis aspect of highly developed borders is unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is one of those rugs that elicit a fresh 'wow' with a creative element I hadn't seen before, no matter how many times I revisit it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 X 36 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf provenance means anything to the buyer, this rug has provenance - it was previously owned by a famous rug book author James Opie. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired by wovensouls in 2013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #e6e6e6;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\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 G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888036291,"sku":"110","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/110-Antique-Shirvan-Prayer-Rug-Wall-Art---Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-G-1687373293670.jpg?v=1695611226"},{"product_id":"antique-star-lattice-gendge-genje","title":"115 Antique Caucasian Gendge Genje Rug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Star Lattice Gendge Rug in Yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs more detailed than other star lattice gendge rugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe checkerboard inside the diamond inside the square inside each star is unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother rare feature is the presence of the classic gendge candy stripes all over the rug - these are usually seen only in the borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe usage of the various colors offers a mathematics lesson on \u003cem\u003epermutations \u0026amp; combinations.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent example of the category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvenly thin pile with a few thinner spots. Corners have thicker pile. Has repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifficult to get the correct colors in photos so I have taken the pictures in different lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSIZE: 138 inches X 36 inches (40 inches other end)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUPERB PRICE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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 G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888036483,"sku":"115","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/115-Antique-Star-Lattice-Gendge-Rug---Gallery-2-WOVENSOULS-G-1687373389218.jpg?v=1695611339"},{"product_id":"133-antique-pattachitra-orissa-indian-art","title":"133 Large Jagannath Puri Painting Orissa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eLarge Old Jagannath Pattachitra Puri Pilgrim's Painting Jatripatti Orissa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large example of a painting depicting the temple of Lord Jagannath Puri is a pilgrim's souvenir to be brought back upon visiting this important temple in the East of India. Painted using natural colors, this vivid palette is characteristic of the paintings of Odisha, a state that offers several forms of exquisite art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil the early 1900s, travel for pilgims entailed extreme hardship and took months to complete. The circuit included Kashi Vishwanath temple in Banaras and Jagannath Puri temple - sometimes only one or the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd souvenirs such as a shaligram from banaras or a jatripatti painting from Puri were brought back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis painting is estimated to be from the 19th century or earlier.\u003cbr\u003eSize : 75 cm x 62 cm \/ 28 inches x 24 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(This category is a rare one to begin with - and within this, large ones are extremely hard to find)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with minor wear on one corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a recent lot offered on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-painting-of-the-jagannath-triad-eastern-6221968-details.aspx?from=salesummery\u0026amp;intobjectid=6221968\u0026amp;sid=1c4ca736-c7ff-4dbb-86df-109d00840bcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's here\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Page 98, 'Ritual Art of India' by Ajit Mookerjee, Thames \u0026amp; Hudson. \u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM EXAMPLE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) LACMA museum [ SEARCH \"PURI\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) COLUMBIA.EDU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.columbia.edu\/itc\/mealac\/pritchett\/00routesdata\/1100_1199\/jagannath\/patachitra\/patachitra.html\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Ashmolean Museum of Art \u0026amp; Archaeology, Oxford\u003cbr\u003eAccession Number\u003cbr\u003eEA1967.209 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Art Gallery NSW Accession number 583.1996\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":29888038211,"sku":"133","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/133-Large-Old-Jagannath-Pattachitra-Puri-Pilgrim-s-Painting-Jatripatti-Orissa-WOVENSOULS-1687373710248.jpg?v=1695611491"},{"product_id":"antique-pabuji-rajasthan-textile-painting-indian-art","title":"135 Antique Pabuji ki Phad Painting","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eComplete Antique Pabuji ki Phad Narrative Painting\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pabuji-ki-Phad is a hand-drawn, hand-painted work of folk art from Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x1e56ztr\" data-block=\"true\" data-editor=\"3fq78\" data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003ePhads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"fjf81-1-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-text=\"true\"\u003e are narrative paintings that are used as a backdrop mural for devotional performances by 'Bhopa' families who devote their lives to spreading the story of Pabuji, a renowned king. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003eBhopas who are invited to celebrations and festivals to narrate the story of the Lok Deva or folk gods and this particular Phad narrates the tale of Pabuji. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"fjf81-0-0\" class=\"_1mf _1mj\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhads are passed down from father to son in the Bhopa family and contain several scenes from the life of Pabuji and is used to illustrate the stories during the Bhopa's performance and each Phad is used over 3-4 generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bhopas commission a new Phad the old ancestral Phad is usually consecrated and laid down in holy waters. In a few cases the Phad artist requests that the old Phad be retained for its artisitic value.This is one such Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors used are all natural colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 1940s-1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENT : 15.3 feet x 5 feet - COMPLETE (rarely found complete)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[178 inches long without the additional cloth panels at the end \/ 60 inches tall]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION : Not perfect. The edge on its left side is worn out as is normal for all authentic Phads. The bottom edge has frayed and is in poor condition. The back is soiled and has stains (more photos on request). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from late 1800s \/ early 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : Pages 89-90 in the coffee table book 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard show younger examples of the Phad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE EXAMPLES : 1. Brooklyn Museum, New York 2. Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam 3. Asian Art Museum, San Francisco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: This work of art represents a whole cultural facet of the people of Rajasthan and is at the centre of a vanishing tradition. After the current generation of Bhopas - who are now in their 60s, this tradition will not exist anymore. Once that happens, the art will follow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jozan.net\/mural-textiles-rajasthan\/11087\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead an Article on Phads here\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of fading, worn out parts, stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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":29888038403,"sku":"135","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/135-Complete-Antique-Pabuji-ki-Phad-Painting-WOVENSOULS-1687373763996.jpg?v=1752721868"},{"product_id":"antique-perak-headdress-ladakh-jewelry","title":"259 Old Heirloom Perak Headdress Ladakh Jewelry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eHeirloom Perak Headdress with Turquoise - Himalayan Jewelry from Ladakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine Perak headdress from the Zanskaar valley has large old turquoise stones, lambskin ears, silver embellishments, lapis accents, a central ghau meant for the protection of the wearer and two side panels adorned with the most highly valued gem locally i.e. coral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeraks are passed down from mother to daughter and it is only in the rare circumstance of there being no daughter to inherit the Perak, that the Perak leaves the ancestral family. It is then donated to a monastery after pujas and ceremonies. The monastery subsequently auctions the Perak. The turquoise stones in new and young peraks do not have the color character seen in old Peraks such as this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancestral heirloom piece is heavy and of unknown age \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown to be several generations old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength 130cm\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\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":29888055875,"sku":"259","price":8500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/259-old-heirloom-perak-headdress-ladakh-jewelry.jpg?v=1695612054"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-jewelry-royal-bullocks","title":"275 Old Silver Ceremonial Necklaces for a Pair of Royal Bullocks","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003eFantastic antique ceremonial silver jewelry for bullocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Used by royalty, nobility \u0026amp; wealthy people during festivals and celebrations. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper back medallion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA missing bit on one medallion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExtremely rare.Unlikely that I shall ever see another pair like this again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaharashtra.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\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\u003ePerfect for a Museum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e28 cm drop \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. 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Skillfully handwritten using a brush to create thick and thin strokes at different points in the script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinely rendered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiny inscriptions on the edges written perpendicular to the main text may be the signature of the writer or a reference to the content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e36cm x 9cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18th century or Earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Tibet or Mongolia \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLosses to edges, minor staining and damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled example\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":29888058243,"sku":"292","price":6600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/292-Rare-Antique-Tibetan-Buddhist-Music-Sutra-Manuscript---World-Heritage-Art_-WOVENSOULS-1687374927593.jpg?v=1695612535"},{"product_id":"antique-tampan-kalianda-ship-cloth","title":"415 Antique Tampan Kalianda Tampan Ship Cloth","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tampan Shipcloth from Sumatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single large ship layout suggests that this piece is from from Kalianda\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaded, has distress spots and repairs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is poor in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut genuine shipcloths from Kalianda with unique layouts that are not 'stiff' or on thick base cloth such as this one are impossible to find. It is been put up for sale to lighten the shelves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70cm x 80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1800s\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":29888073923,"sku":"415","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/415-Antique-Tampan-Kalianda-Tampan-Ship-Cloth-WOVENSOULS-1687376039230.jpg?v=1695613314"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-ghau-turquoise-coral-amber-necklace","title":"486 Old Tibetan Ghau with Amber Coral Necklace - Himalayan Jewelry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Tibetan Ghau Turquoise, coral, silver, gold and amber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5cd8dce2a3e993004dd58a3f\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5cd8dce2a3e993004dd58a3f\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5cd8ddd136ac53005f7608e6\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5cd8ddd136ac53005f7608ff\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-801e2fdd-c68e-46a3-a701-32fffe53216b\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be 18th Century  (from the 1700s) or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired after a long discussions with a reluctant dealer that went on for over two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has occupied the hearts of all the owners and find it very hard to let it go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for a Museum or Tibetologist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso perfect for a Style Connoisseur\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibet\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 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":29888078275,"sku":"486","price":12000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/486-Old-Tibetan-Ghau-with-Amber-Coral-Necklace---Himalayan-Jewelry-WOVENSOULS-1687376845416.jpg?v=1695613662"},{"product_id":"rare-indian-heirloom-perak-ladakh-himalayan-jewelry","title":"489 Rare Indian Heirloom Perak Ladakh  Himalayan Jewelry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eHeirloom Perak from Chanthang area of Ladakh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1950s-1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWool earpieces not available with this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a beautiful silver centre piece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e73 cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22cm wide\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":29888078659,"sku":"489","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/489-rare-indian-heirloom-perak-ladakh-jewelry-3.jpg?v=1695613739"},{"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-textile-kohistan-wedding-shawl","title":"612 Antique Kohistan Wedding Shawl A+","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSpectacular Kohistani Shawl with two layers of cloth and silk embroidery all over. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e*From the Masterpiece collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThese are worn over the head and the ends are held together at the front acting as a sheet covering the entire body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eHas tiklis all over as embellishments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eHas a red embroidered head panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eHas a wool backing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eMinor thread loss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003e206cm x 145cm\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":29888090307,"sku":"612","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/612-Superb-ANtique-Kohistan-Wedding-Shawl-A_with-Embroidery-Textile-Art-WOVENSOULS-1687378791561.jpg?v=1687378793"},{"product_id":"vintage-kohistan-textile-wedding-shawl","title":"622 Vintage Kohistan Wedding Shawl with Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSpectacular Kohistani Shawl with two layers of cloth and silk embroidery all over. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003e*From the Masterpiece collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThese are worn over the head and the ends are held together at the front acting as a sheet covering the entire body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eHas bead balls made of micro beads attached to the main field as embellishments\u003cbr\u003eSimply Superb piece! Has beaded fringes on the edges as well as on the top - a rare feature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eThe bottom edge is embellished with cloth balls call potlis. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eHas a pink silk embroidered head panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #444444;\"\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eSIZE 76 inches x 64 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e195cm x 159cm\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":29888091459,"sku":"622","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/622-Vintage-Kohistan-Wedding-Shawl-with-Embroidery-WOVENSOULS-1687379297233.jpg?v=1687379299"},{"product_id":"antique-swat-valley-wedding-textile","title":"624 Rare Antique Swat Valley Wedding Shawl Textile Art Double Sided Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare ethnographic example of 'Double-Sided Embroidery' from the Swat Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwat shawls are rare - but in all my years of collecting, I have only seen two such examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb example using age-softened silk \u003cstrong\u003efloss \u003c\/strong\u003e in deep red colors. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb hand-spun yarn basecloth \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat ethnographic example of bride's nuptial shawl from the vanishing culture of the region\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white field has signs of hearty usage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXTREMELY RARE \u0026amp; UNUSUAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for textile art connoisseur collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e235 cm x 154 cm \u003cbr\u003e\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 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":29888091715,"sku":"624","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ATI-624-ANTIQUE-SWAT-SHAWL-TEXTILE-07.jpg?v=1695560637"},{"product_id":"antique-safavid-persian-lacquered-manuscript-book-cover-binding","title":"634 Pair of Large Antique Safavid Persian Lacquered Manuscript Book Cover Binding","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Safavid Persian Lacquered Manuscript Book Cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutstanding work of art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly saturated colors\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pair is from Iran which had been producing lacquer bindings of this format for the several centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe art uses a technique in which some parts that need highlighting are raised - like in embossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReasonable condition with some chipping and paint loss. The back is not perfect as these have been dismounted from a frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eThe covers measure 14.3 x 9 inches or 36.5 x 23 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e[Normal book covers are about two-thirds this size]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eThe colors are a feast for the eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1700s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e[This was earlier stated as Qajar - but I stand corrected by a Persian scholar who pointed out that this is a Safavid artwork]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gmail_default\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REF: Ludwig V. Habighorst, Moghul Ragamala, Koblenz 2006, fig.19, p.58.\u003cbr\u003e(Tim Stanley, \"The rise of the Lacquer Binding\", in Jon Thompson and Sheila R. Canby (eds.), \u003cbr\u003eThe Hunt for Paradise, exhibition catalogue, Milan, 2003, pp.184-201).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888092803,"sku":"634","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/634QajarBookBinding-Covers.jpg?v=1633054743"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-art-jagannath-puri","title":"635 Old Patta Chitra Painting Jatripatti Art Jagannath Puri - Rare Subject","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003ePuri Patta - Pilgrim's painting from Puri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare Subject depicting the story of Jagannath \u0026amp; Balabhadra accepting milk from Manika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb saturated colors and among the oldest seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a lot recently offered on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-painting-of-the-jagannath-triad-eastern-6221968-details.aspx?from=salesummery\u0026amp;intobjectid=6221968\u0026amp;sid=1c4ca736-c7ff-4dbb-86df-109d00840bcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting size: 28 x 25cm \/ 11 inches x 9.8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame size: 49 x 35cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":29888092931,"sku":"635","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/635-old-patta-chitra-painting-jatripatti-art-jagannath-puri-rare-subject.jpg?v=1631443325"},{"product_id":"antique-wedding-odhana-shawl-rajasthan","title":"654 Old Wedding Odhana Shawl Rajasthan Indian textile Art - MASTERPIECE","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Old Wedding Odhana Shawl Rajasthan Indian textile Art - \"March of the Peacocks\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33\" x 74\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn amazing example of creativity! In this category of textiles we usually see the same set of angular geometric motifs repeated across individual pieces of textiles. Rarely do we see any unusual individualistic element. This is my first exposure to a peacock in a Rajasthan Shawl. What makes me wonder, is the fact that the execution is not random nor is it rendered in the 'we'll figure it out along the way'. The artist knew exactly what she was doing in every single stitch, with it's directions and size preplanned before she even began. She created the entire flock with the precision of a well-practiced master. Where did the peacocks and maybe the artist originate from? Did she belong to some other tribe and did she bring with her these migratory memes? A fascinating textile!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base cloth is old and fragile, has a few tiny holes and is in need of tender loving care. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition not perfect\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":29888095363,"sku":"654","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/654-old-wedding-odhana-shawl-rajasthan-indian-textile-art-masterpiece.jpg?v=1633055493"},{"product_id":"antique-painting-puri-jagannath","title":"679 Old Pattachitra Painting Odisha Jagannath","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA pilgrim's souvenir - Pattachitra Painting Odisha Jagannath\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors beautifully saturated with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal For Museums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine example of folk painting of the temple of Lord Jagannath of Puri, also known as Puri Patta or Jatripatri has been painted on cloth using natural colors. The vivid colors are characteristic of the historical folk art of the region. The cotton cloth is treated before painting with glue and and after painting with lacquer to protect the paint. Jatripattis were done by reed pens and had bold lines. Jatripattis religious souvenirs of the kind that were given to the pilgrims who visited Jagannatha temple in Puri until the start of the century (1900s). The old methods of painting have now been discontinued. This piece is estimated to be from the late 19th century or earlier. Hindus have four important pilgrimage spots -known as 'Chaar Dhaam' that a devout Hindu ought to visit during his lifetime. The Jagannath temple of Puri is one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Has some damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Age unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee a lot recently offered on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-painting-of-the-jagannath-triad-eastern-6221968-details.aspx?from=salesummery\u0026amp;intobjectid=6221968\u0026amp;sid=1c4ca736-c7ff-4dbb-86df-109d00840bcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's here\u003c\/a\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":29888098499,"sku":"679","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/679-old-pattachitra-painting-odisha-jagannath.jpg?v=1633056668"},{"product_id":"antique-anatolian-sivas-cicim-perde-tent-divider","title":"700 Antique Anatolian Sivas Cicim Perde Tent Divider","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAnatolyan Cicim Tent Divider Kilim Rug Textile Art \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Sivas region,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Half 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a museum store. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 hand woven panels with supplementary weft sewn together and used as tent dividers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a Museum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e300 cm x 135 cm without the fringes. There is a joint at 220cm (so in case you need it to be shorter you could just open up the stitches at that point)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch an elegant palette and such density of 'desire' motifs is rare. Again,  have yet to see another as attractive as this piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniform even fading. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #990000;\"\u003eINVENTORY LOCATION: 2 - PLEASE CHECK SHIPPING DATE PRIOR TO PURCHASE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of my favorites because of the palette ... haven't seen another like this!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025 Update: please have a look at the last few images to see the latest photos \u0026amp; video taken in 2025 \u003c\/p\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 G","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888100227,"sku":"700","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/700-antique-anatolian-sivas-cicim-perde-tent-divider-kilim-rug-textile-art-gallery-2.jpg?v=1633057070"},{"product_id":"vintage-textile-kohistani-shawl","title":"751 Vintage Kohistani Shawl Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVintage Kohistani Shawl Textile Art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The embroidery is done all over the textile in a way that leaves no empty areas. Abundant variety of motifs \u0026amp; color. This is a special piece made with a lot of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed glitter tiklis all over\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Superb pink embroidered head panel that is probably older from the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacking has a red panel at the top. Beadwork fringe at the bottom. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888103171,"sku":"751","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/751-vintage-kohistani-shawl-textile-art-10.jpg?v=1633058293"},{"product_id":"vintage-decor-textile-kohistani-shawl","title":"752 Vintage Kohistani Shawl Textile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eVintage Kohistani Shawl Textile Artwith superb silk embroidery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful central medallion rendered in multiple colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaded 3-d tassels attached to edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe field itself has been embellished with balls made of micro beads - a feature that is quite unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Pink head band that is probably handed down from the late 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFringe made of tiklis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e211cm x 148cm\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":29888103235,"sku":"752","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/752-vintage-kohistani-shawl-textile-art-11.jpg?v=1633058405"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-yao-ritual-painting-scroll-vietnam-art","title":"784 SOLD Set of 3 Antique Yao Ritual Painting Scrolls","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisite Set of 3 Antique Yao Lantien Ritual Painting Scrolls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: represents Tai Wai the General\u003cbr\u003eB: represents Yen If one of the Three Pure , holding the bowl containing the pill of immortality .\u003cbr\u003eC: Hsia Yuan, one of three Generals on his black horse. These generals are the saviors and protectors of Taoism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Yao Lantien minority.\u003cbr\u003eSouth China or Laos,\u003cbr\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003cbr\u003eA: 89 cm x 52 cm \u003cbr\u003eB: 91 cm x 52 cm \u003cbr\u003eC: 96 cm x 50,5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scrolls have damage have been repaired well. Now framed. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888106819,"sku":"784","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/784-set-of-3-antique-yao-ritual-painting-scrolls-6.jpg?v=1633059546"},{"product_id":"antique-asian-art-vietnam-yao-paintng-scrolls","title":"786 Set of 3 Antique Yao Paintng Scrolls Circa 1800","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eStunning Yao Paintings Each has a prominent Mandarin script character on the front.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne Painting with missing end : 39cm x 64\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo others: 39cm x 78cm Writing on the back of two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile condition with missing parts, tears \u0026amp; stains\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe age of these pieces is remarkable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE : \"Peoples of the Golden Triangle\" by Paul \u0026amp; Elaine Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003ePlease write to jaina@wovensouls.com if you wish to discuss a purchase.\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. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":"antique-indian-mughal-ganjifa-cards-art","title":"9010 Set -  Indian Mughal Ganjifa Cards Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSet of Mughal Ganjifa Playing Cards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOld hand-painted Mughal Ganijifa cards. Made in India of 96 circular intricately hand-painted and lacquered papier-mache cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquiring this was a chance that comes just once in a lifetime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuctioned at Christie's 2006\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum \/ Interested clients may write in to discuss acquisition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29888123843,"sku":"9010","price":14500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9010-set-indian-mughal-ganjifa-cards-art.jpg?v=1633064173"},{"product_id":"9999-antique-qashqai-tribal-rug","title":"9999 Antique Qashqai Tribal Rug","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Collectible Tribal rug with Shekarlu Influence - \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2004 when I got it at an auction after a fierce fight, this has been one of my most beloved treasures. I kept it on my wall and admired the maker. Every little wild motif in an unexpected place led me to her soul and I remain mesmerised even today. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug was in my personal collection and is being offered for acquisition for the first time after two decades of loving it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter all, all of life is about 'letting go' \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSignifiant Shekarlu influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild \u0026amp; Amazing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoted in Layard's 1997 account of travel in Iran. Though this note refers to the Bakhtiari tribe, the Qashqai live in the same province. So the animals found in this rug may be connected to this note from 1887.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/Screenshot2024-02-27at9.18.33PM_480x480.png?v=1709040067\" width=\"438\" height=\"229\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas spots of wear and has repairs. Condition is not perfect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there is no other like this... so if the soul calls out to you and mesmerises you, make it yours\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","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29949671043,"sku":"9999","price":99999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1_64fab9f8-c3f8-4990-9d30-96a7b462bc9f.jpg?v=1730042985"},{"product_id":"antique-indian-textile-namawali-vrindavani-assam","title":"850 Rare Namawali Vrindavani Assam Vastra - Silk with Double Sided Embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRepeated Inscription of the Hindu Chant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\"Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare” \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eIn Assam gamuchas depicting woven inscriptions with Vaishnavite mantra in Assami script were used to decorate religious altars where sacred books of Vaishnavite tradition. Such fabrics were popularly known as Vrindavani Vastra. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis was the phase of the Bhakti movement which inspired the creation of such Namawali Vastra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThis masterpiece is from Bengal that is a neighbour of Assam and so the format \u0026amp; concept may have traveled. But the subject matter differs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFigures of Lord Krishna in various stages of his life have been depicted on a fine woven-Assam shawl. The figures have been created using double-sided dorukha embroidery that is similar to the type seen in Chamba Rumals. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an extremely rare Museum Quality piece with double-sided embroidery and this type is hardly ever found commercially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscribed chant was popular with the ISKCON movement in the '60s and '70s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e SIZE: 240cm x 80cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIMILAR EXAMPLES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNational Museum Delhi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eV \u0026amp; A Museum, London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore about these \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.org\/2015\/10\/29\/a-journey-to-assam-along-a-vrindavani-vastra\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29982063171,"sku":"850","price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/DO01000927.jpg?v=1734842027"},{"product_id":"orissa-painting","title":"287b Orissa Painting Geet Gobind Puri Pattachitra with Sanskrit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eGouache on Paper Miniature with Sanskrit Mantras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOdisha, India\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese paintings from Odisha contain illustrations and text from the epic poem Geet Gobind by Jayadev.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the age is not confirmed, conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy over the last few centuries displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLosses and minor damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparable example may be seen Sotheby's: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2025\/arts-of-the-islamic-world-india-l25220\/two-illustrations-from-a-palm-leaf-manuscript\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the variety of trees in the forest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 8 fragments were collected. These are being offered separately as Assets 287, 287b, and 1210 (group of 6 fragments). \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":30027926211,"sku":"287b","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/287b-orissa-painting-geet-gobind-puri-pattachitra-with-sanskrit.jpg?v=1633066415"},{"product_id":"781-antique-art-swatti-shawl-textile","title":"781 Old Swat Valley Wedding Shawl - Handspun cotton, handwoven, hand embroidered silk floss","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eWedding Shawl from Swat Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-spun cotton, handwoven un-dyed khaddar cotton base, hand-embroidered with silk floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece not only has a unique octagonal medallion, it also has the most stylised \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e colored flowers \u0026amp; leaves in the borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome usage related stains and discoloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld textiles from the Swat valley are very rare to come by.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimate to be from the 1920s - 1950s\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 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":32167418510,"sku":"781","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUE_TEXTILE_-_781_Swat_Valley_Shawl_Wovensouls_17-_wovensouls.jpg?v=1758976843"},{"product_id":"651-antique-wedding-turban-with-double-sided-embroidery-swat-valley-textile","title":"651 Antique Wedding Turban with Double Sided - Palindrome Embroidery - Swat Valley Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperb Wedding Ceremonial Turban from Swat Valley with double sided embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick and heavy luscious embroidery on borders and end panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color is deep red (silk is difficult to photograph) and has accents in pink blue, yellow and orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulticolored tassels  attached along the end - some missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbroidery left incomplete is about 12\". The dealer who is from the culture mentioned that it was left as a Nazar Battu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorn by men as a turban at important ceremonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turban is also the symbol of one's honor and is symbolic of a man's pride. It is the most important dress item of a man. Social Code requires that the turban be treated with respect and conversely any disrespect to the turban may be perceived as an insult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e38 x 368cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe end panels with embroidery are 108cm long on each side and the border on each side is 5cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature Reference: John Gillow's book showcases a similar turban with double sided embroidery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Times;\"\u003eThis item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present as minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. \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 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":39836587982,"sku":"651","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/651-antique-wedding-turban-with-double-sided-palindrome-embroidery-swat-valley-textile.jpg?v=1633070564"},{"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-himalayan-art-tibetan-manuscript-thangka-thanka","title":"9013 Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar Thangka - MASTERPIECE","description":"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAmazing 18th century Antique Tibetan Astrological Calendar called \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSidpaho\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44edadf8e8a4004ff48bca\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183a9\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44ee830657c80054f183c5\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-61606480-2ac1-4043-97e8-8833c791a806\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the charts and calculations in three sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe Sidpaho painting is a collection of astrological, calendar and primary element symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAs both an instructional tool and auspicious talisman the stylized astrological chart brings good fortune to all those who see, display or possess it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSize : 137 x 77 cm, 53 x 64 cm the painting (1 inch = 2.54 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eMaterial: Ground Mineral Pigment on Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painting Size : 18 x 28 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibetan cloth \u0026amp; mineral paints\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e NOTE: Photos taken prior to framing - so the orange border is not visible.\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":41409723534,"sku":"9013","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/9013-antique-tibetan-astrological-calendar-masterpiece.jpg?v=1633072618"},{"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-phra-malai-thai-buddhist-manuscript","title":"1127 Antique Phra Malai Thai Buddhist Manuscript","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Phra Malai Thai Buddhist Scroll Manuscript\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition (that is a rare feature)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFolding book manuscript with 16-paired illustrations; ink and color on khoi paper; W. 5 ½” x L. 25 ¾” H.,  3 ½” (closed);\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThai-language text in Khom script.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt came to me as an early 19th century manuscript, having most probably moved to a Western collection in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully preserved and rarely ever opened this piece has escaped the ravages of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKhoi is a type of paper made from the fiber of the streblus asper shrub. This paper was used for centuries to document Thai history. Khoi is extremely durable, doesn't tear or ignite easily, doesn't yellow and is resistant to ants, weevils, termites and other paper-nibbling bugs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is water-staining on left side; affects script but not illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of the Buddhist saint, Phra Malai, who travels to heaven and hell and shares the insights he learned from Maitreya with fellow monks and the laity, was thought to have been imported from Sri Lanka around the 13th century - about the same time that Sinhalese texts were consulted in creation of the Sukhothai style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt became one of the most popular subjects of 19th-century illuminated Thai manuscripts, which were frequently donated to monasteries as acts of merit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information and related examples see Ginsburg, \u003cem\u003eThai Manuscript Painting,\u003c\/em\u003e London, 1989. Compare also to a similar manuscript held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (M.76.93.2) and a completely digitized version in the British Library (OR 14838). Sept. 18, 2013, Bonham’s auction, Lot 232.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\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":41810341518,"sku":"1127","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1127-antique-phra-malai-thai-buddhist-scroll-manuscript-3.jpg?v=1746860299"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-payal-anklets-indian-jewelry","title":"1137 Old Heavy Heirloom Silver Payal Anklets Indian Jewelry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Heavy Heirloom Silver Payal Anklets Indian Jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy antique silver anklet jewelry. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSits stiffly at the ankle cuff. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfectly arranged bells that tinkle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis heavy pair weighs roughly half a kilogram\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRare heirloom pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 70-80 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rajasthan, India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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":41983443150,"sku":"1137","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1137-old-heavy-heirloom-silver-payal-anklets-indian-jewelry.jpg?v=1633073423"},{"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-indian-art-painting-odisha-pattachitra","title":"1038 Antique Puri Patta Painting","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Puri Patta Jatri Patti - Indian Art Painting - Rare Subject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eAmazing unparalled example of the art category 'Puri  Patta' or Pilgrim's Souvenir\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\u003e The vivid colors are characteristic of the historical folk art of the region. \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eThe cotton cloth is treated before painting and after painting with lacquer to protect the paint. Jatripattis were done by reed pens and had bold lines. Jatripattis are religious souvenirs of the kind that were given to the pilgrims who visited Jagannatha temple in Puri until the start of the century (1900s). The old methods of painting have now been discontinued. \u003c\/span\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\u003cspan\u003eHindus have four important pilgrimage spots -known as 'Chaar Dhaam' that a devout Hindu ought to visit during his lifetime. The Jagannath temple of Puri is one of them.\u003c\/span\u003e\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-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eThe subject is the story of Jagannath \u0026amp; Balabhadra accepting milk from Manika.\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;\"\u003eVery Rare Subject.\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;\"\u003eRare Red Ground.\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-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003ePatta from Puri.\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-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCloth painted and glazed. Framed.\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-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eOdisha, India \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-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eReframed. \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;\"\u003ePainting: 50cm x 50cm Frame: 75 cm x 75 cm approximately\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;\"\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 80 years old. Acquired from an art dealer in London\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eSee a lot recently offered on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/lotfinder\/lot\/a-painting-of-the-jagannath-triad-eastern-6221968-details.aspx?from=salesummery\u0026amp;intobjectid=6221968\u0026amp;sid=1c4ca736-c7ff-4dbb-86df-109d00840bcd\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristie's here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE :\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar JatriPatti seen on Page 98, 'Ritual Art of India' by Ajit Mookerjee, Thames \u0026amp; Hudson.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMUSEUM EXAMPLE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) LACMA museum [ SEARCH \"PURI\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2) COLUMBIA.EDU\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttp:\/\/www.columbia.edu\/itc\/mealac\/pritchett\/00routesdata\/1100_1199\/jagannath\/patachitra\/patachitra.html\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Ashmolean Museum of Art \u0026amp; Archaeology, Oxford\u003cbr\u003eAccession Number\u003cbr\u003eEA1967.209 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Art Gallery NSW Accession number 583.1996\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 style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -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 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":44204189774,"sku":"1038","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1038-old-puri-patta-jatri-patti-indian-art-painting-rare-subject.jpg?v=1633075751"},{"product_id":"antique-orissa-painting-fragments-geet-gobind-jayadev","title":"1210  A set of 6 Old Orissa Painting Fragments Geet Gobind","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eA Set of 6 Pattachitra Manuscript Painting Fragments from Odisha, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScenes and Text of Geet Gobind by Jayadev elucidating legends of Krishna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sanskrit text has been examined and is one that is in no longer in active use. While it is possible to phonetically read some of the text, the words are not familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript used is Devanagari is most parts with some unfamiliar renditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach painting is approximately 25cm x 31 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas been folded over and framed 2 per frame - Frame size is 41 x 34.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy Losses and damage all over - suffered due to flooding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet, each painting has been salvaged to some extent and framed in pairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are text verses under each painting but that is not visible in the framed sets as that portion of the paper was quite damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough the age is not confirmed, conclusions may be drawn from the evolution of epigraphy over the last few centuries displayed in the State Museum at Bhubaneshwar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eA total of 8 fragments were collected. These are being offered separately as Assets 287, 287b, and 1210 (group of 6 frag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003em\u003cem\u003eents). \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Unless otherwise requested, the paintings will be shipped securely without the frames. \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. 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Covers on both sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e12 double-pages (that face each other) have beautifully done paintings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome Soiling and water stains from age and usage. Condition as seen in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManuscripts of this age are rarely seen outside museums and monasteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very rare find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eDimensions: 26.5 L x 6 W x 3 inches D (when closed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eCondition commensurate with age and use, leather cover worn with losses, paintings well done with good color.\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;\"\u003eComplete Book. 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More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1903554625560,"sku":"1244","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1244-antique-buddhist-thai-manuscript-phra-malai-with-illuminated-paintings-5.jpg?v=1633078336"},{"product_id":"antique-bhutan-textile-handwoven-shawl","title":"1229 Antique Bhutan Textile Handwoven Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Museum Quality Bhutan Handwoven Shawl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand dyed and woven shawl from Bhutan collected by a Western collector in the '70s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas densely woven motifs allover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing motifs and quality of weaving. Side panels have been stitched on the the main textile. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuseum quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDyes appear to be natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7'6\" by 2'6\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a few loose threads and minor signs of usage but in good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect as a Wall Hanging!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRARE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt is very likely that signs of this life are present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1906953846808,"sku":"1229","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1229_Antique_Bhutanese_Textile_Weaving_Bhutan_08.jpg?v=1776409047"},{"product_id":"antique-manila-manton-silk-shawl-1","title":"1145 Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton Silk Shawl - Cantonese Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Manila Manton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China 1880-1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with multicolor silk embroidery on a black silk ground,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with flowers, figures,Pagodas, and animals and scenes from life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDOUBLE SIDED EMBROIDERY makes this spectacular!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use or as a collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe size is approximately 80 to 90 inches across including the fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl \u0026amp; Flamenco Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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Please ask for more photos if needed.\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;\"\u003eBack cover is missing - otherwise the book is complete. \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;\"\u003eRare.\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;\"\u003e Estimated to be from late 1700s - 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 style=\"-qt-paragraph-type: empty; -qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e65cm x 12.5cm x 6cm\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;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Buddhist Thai Manuscript Phra Malai \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. 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