{"title":"SALE GROUP C","description":null,"products":[{"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-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-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. 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":29888107011,"sku":"786","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/786-set-of-3-antique-yao-paintng-scrolls-circa-1800-5.jpg?v=1721316382"},{"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-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. 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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":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-manila-manton-embroidery-silk-shawl","title":"1217 Antique Manila Manton Silk Shawl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMajestic Antique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - Cantonese Embroidery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Extra Densely embroidered Manila Manton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China 1880-1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with silk embroidery in 2 shades - off-white and cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with flowers, figures and scenes from life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDouble sided spectacular embroidery on an amazing beautiful soft light-sea-green base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use as an accessory or as a collectible!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge \u0026amp; heavy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Piano Shawl, Fringed Flapper Shawl \u0026amp; Flamenco Shawl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Has repairs in a few spots\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":2076731015192,"sku":"1217","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1217-majestic-antique-double-sided-embroidery-manila-manton-cantonese-embroidery.jpg?v=1633079469"},{"product_id":"antique-manila-manton-cantonese-embroidery","title":"1161 Antique Manila Manton Silk Shawl - White Base","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Double Sided Embroidery Manila Manton - White Base\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb Manila Manton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Canton, China 1900-1920\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntique shawl with multicolor silk embroidery on white base\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfusely embroidered with flowers and figures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpectacular shawl embroidered with flowers and scenes with Chinese in one corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStitch embroidered with tiny delicacy in Chinese to be distinguishable hairs of the beard of the male figures figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrape owners intended to distinguish the mastery of embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Beige embroidered with multicolor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent piece for use as a style accessory or as a collectible!\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\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":3250328141848,"sku":"1161","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1161-antique-double-sided-embroidery-manila-manton-cantonese-embroidery-white-base.jpg?v=1633081069"},{"product_id":"antique-tribal-rug-shekarlou-qashqai-masterpiece","title":"1324 Antique Qashqai Rug with Shekarlu influence","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Qashqai Rug with Shekarlu influence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGirls, animals, birds ....many happy elements with soul present!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperbly executed medallions, one with a gorgeous green...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersia, 19th century, wool\/wool,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eapprox. 250 x 185 cm,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair condition - has some holes that probably came from some hooks during shipping handling sometime during its dozen decades - experts will be able to repair these. [photos on request]. Some fading. Some even wear. Some lines missing on one of the ends. Sold as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMY NOTES: I have waited to buy a Shekarlu for many many years - mostly because they are quite un-affordable. Further, most are similar to each other in character and I was unable to make up my mind about putting down a lot of money on any one.This one is not a pure Shekarlu rug but has the influence of that group - maybe through some marriage. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow, I have a preference for yellows and greens..... So to have found one that has it all was a stroke of  pure luck that I shall forever wonder about! Reminds me of the song from Sound of Music... 'I must have done something good'. This beauty sits side-by-side at the top of my favorites list alongside 999, 1540 \u0026amp; 1388\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMASTERPIECE COLLECTION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12287167823947,"sku":"1324","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1324-antique-qashqai-rug-with-shekarlu-influence.jpg?v=1633088956"},{"product_id":"antique-caucasian-dragon-sumac-soumac-rug","title":"1379 Antique Dragon Soumac Rug","description":"\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475d0\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44e94ff8e8a4005af475b4\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5ce0f5f3b08aa1005b6f4b26\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-25950927-1735-4cf9-bb89-45ab231b69c3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Caucasian Dragon Sumac Soumac Flatweave Rug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects - the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e18 figures altogether! 15 animals, 2 birds AND even a little girl! The medium sized figures in red and white represent dragons with long tails extending upwards and faces with crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing soul \u0026amp; very strong highly developed identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first set of photos is the front (sharp drawing). The set at the end has pictures of the back with colors that are better preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1800s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front has minor signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong my favorite pieces in the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e57 x 333 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28580878155851,"sku":"1379","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUECAUCASIANDRAGONSUMACRUGCARPET013.jpg?v=1696753925"},{"product_id":"antique-sikh-manuscript-gurmukhi-script","title":"1386 Old Sikh Art - Painted Manuscript with Gurmukhi Script","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Sikh Art - Painted Manuscript with Gurmukhi Script \u0026amp; Kashmir School Painting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Mounted on Linen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText is in Gurmukhi and the paintings are in Kashmir School.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaper has been glazed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas damage and repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWas framed (some photos have been taken from under the glass frame) and is now unframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely rare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a dealer in USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7 ft. 4 in x 8 in. \/ 223 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore photos on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28642343780427,"sku":"1386","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1386-old-sikh-painted-manuscript-with-gurmukhi-script-kashmir-school-painting.jpg?v=1721316429"},{"product_id":"antique-himalayan-buddhist-art","title":"1543 Antique Tantric Ritual Buddhist Six Armed Mahakala Himalayan Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautifully crafted ritual art featuring the Six Armed Mahakala, most probably made of horn.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicted with a ritual crown of five skulls, which represent the transmutation of the five negative afflictions into the five wisdoms and the third eye. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the additional Mahakala figure on the left horn, the open mouthed figure on the right horn and the skull-headed phurba held in the left hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winding snake-like figure placed inside the horn must have some significance that needs further study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the deliberately shaped tips of the horns. These shapes are often seen as monastery flags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalts+glue mix used as filling where necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterfully crafted with love and leisure as a part of devotional worship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part is the wisps of scent of a monastery that I can smell while cleaning, that have been captured by the waxy layers that have gathered over centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s - early 1800s. The age-induced patina of the material is in line with this estimate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10.5 inches tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253538308171,"sku":"1543","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1543-antique-tantric-ritual-buddhist-six-armed-mahakala-himalayan-art-29.jpg?v=1641463174"},{"product_id":"majapahit-prambanan-javanese-gold-rings","title":"1522-B Set of Twelve Majapahit Prambanan Javanese Gold Rings","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSet of 12 Gold Rings with precious stones from Indonesia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne has two stones, one has none and all others have one stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted so that the gemstones is held in a crown of ornamented claws resembling the Prambanan Temples \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious precious and semi-precious stones have been used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrambanan area,Central Java\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e One theory is that these are the temple rings mentioned in the Copper Plate Taji Charters of King Balitung : \u003cem\u003epresents  of gold rings decorated with a temple having one jewel at its top - all of fixed weight - were offered to official persons who attended ceremonies.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother theory is that these are bird rings used to adorn the legs of pet birds in cages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Each is less than 1 cm tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e OTHER EXAMPLES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) YALE UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/artgallery.yale.edu\/collections\/objects\/123646\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) ASIAN CIVILISATIONS MUSUEM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/roots.sg\/Roots\/learn\/collections\/listing\/1111710\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS, HOUSTON\u003c\/p\u003e\nhttps:\/\/www.mfah.org\/art\/detail\/133277\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39253676195915,"sku":"1522-B","price":5800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1522-b-set-of-twelve-majapahit-prambanan-javanese-gold-rings-2.jpg?v=1744257099"},{"product_id":"antique-manuscript-scroll","title":"1499 An Important Ancient Hindu Manuscript Scroll with Paintings devoted to Devi Puja","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eImportant Nepalese manuscript devoted to Devi Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e78 sides. 10 full page illustrations, one double page illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in red and black ink, charts and diagrams, traces of ritual use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript : Prachalit Lipi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: Newari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach page is 26.5 cm x 9.5 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eNote the character of the paintings especially the formation of the icons and the palette. The saturation of the colors is remarkable and very appealing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eFurther, the fact that this is a complete manuscript elevates its cultural \u0026amp; historic value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Acquired from a reputed art dealer in London\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39254830547019,"sku":"1499","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1499-an-important-ancient-nepal-hindu-manuscript-scroll-with-paintings-devoted-to-devi-puja.jpg?v=1633105038"},{"product_id":"antique-ganjifa-playing-cards","title":"1567 Antique Ganjifa Playing Cards -  Telugu","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eFramed Old Painted Ganjifa Playing Cards - Old Telugu \/ Gold Illuminated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare opportunity to acquire a set of 70 gold-illuminated Dashavatara Ganjifa Cards with inscriptions on court cards from Southern India.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf these 16 are  court or face cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInscription language appears to be an older defunct version of Telugu \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to acquire such a large number as even finding a single one from South India is an blessing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiffened \u0026amp; Lacquered with a thick layer of lacquer that makes it thick and hard-plastic-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is probably layered \u0026amp; handmade paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppear to have been painted on warak that gives it the iridescent effect and then lacquered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold illuminated with warak to an unseen-before extent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas inscriptions on the Court or Face Cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jayalakhmi Wodeyar Palace Museum has one group of 150 dispersed cards that are kept in the treasury and viewing is by prior request only. \u003cspan style=\"left: 148.64px; top: 200.264px; font-size: 24px; font-family: serif; transform: scaleX(0.98048);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is believed to have been a gift from the royalty to an important colonial ruler. The roman characters on the cards are evidence that the intended recipient was a foreigner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eEach card is 5cm diameter. Has gold illumination - probably precious metal warak. \u003cbr\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\u003eThis is not a complete set. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from a UK auction house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the categories of Ganjifa cards, Mysore cards are rarer and perhaps the only ones with inscriptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \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":39362484928587,"sku":"1567","price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1567.jpg?v=1701180936"},{"product_id":"antique-nepal-hindu-manuscript-scroll","title":"1560 Antique Hindu Manuscript Scroll","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eImportant manuscript devoted to Devi Worship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete. Text on front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver 12 paintings depicting goddesses, snakes and other deities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eText in red and black ink, charts and diagrams, traces of ritual use. Some blank pages with spaces for text to be filled in later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScript : Prachalit Lipi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage: Newari\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 inches x 9.5 inches \/ 182cm x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eNote the character of the paintings especially the formation of the icons and the palette. The saturation of the colors is remarkable and very appealing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003eFurther, the fact that this is a complete manuscript elevates its cultural \u0026amp; historic value. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition is as can be seen in the photos. There is edge wear, stains, tears and other damage related to age and usage on the folios as well as the paintings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1700s or earlier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ced4d9;\"\u003eAntique Hindu Manuscript Scroll W Paintings \/ Nag Devi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"affix-top\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"main-heading\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39364035838027,"sku":"1560","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1560AntiqueHinduNepalManuscriptScroll115.jpg?v=1716650825"},{"product_id":"vintage-laos-laotian-textile","title":"1572 Vintage Laotian Silk WeavingTextile Art","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRavishing Vintage Ceremonial Silk Textile from Laos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich traditional silk with superfine weaving that may be used as a personal style accessory or home decor accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful sober muted palette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully woven to create a dense pattern all over the textile, we see the \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePhii Nyak\u003c\/strong\u003e, or the Giant Spirit, that is revered as a protective guardian. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/maroon_giant_spirit_d7CWx.jpg?v=1776234401\" alt=\"\" width=\"142\" height=\"81\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn analysis of the motifs shows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2727\" data-start=\"2678\" data-section-id=\"rvvir7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2680\"\u003eKhom-Sonh (diamond):\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominant framework\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2768\" data-start=\"2728\" data-section-id=\"1f9ld3y\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2745\" data-start=\"2730\"\u003eHong birds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear and frequent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2820\" data-start=\"2769\" data-section-id=\"ugvrpq\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2771\"\u003ePhii nyak:\u003c\/strong\u003e Present (integrated guardians)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2857\" data-start=\"2821\" data-section-id=\"127ia2l\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2823\"\u003eSiho:\u003c\/strong\u003e Likely but abstract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2858\" data-section-id=\"l5wqi\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2882\" data-start=\"2860\"\u003eSun (Dork Tawaan):\u003c\/strong\u003e Present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2939\" data-start=\"2895\" data-section-id=\"t2wxbh\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"2906\" data-start=\"2897\"\u003eNaga:\u003c\/strong\u003e Possibly suggested in bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe number of colors of supplementary silk thread used in the weaving composition directly impacts the complexity of the mechanics of weaving it - the more colors used the longer it takes to weave it. In this gorgeous textile 4 colors have been used all over the piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silk is not easy to photograph perfectly - so do ask for more photos if in doubt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect as a wall hanging but was originally meant as a wrap \/ stole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb piece with heavy silk that has softened with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e56cm x 292 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1960s-1970s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMY NOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finesse of Laotian weavings is seen through aspects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e1) the number of color used \u0026amp; the frequency of change of color \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e2) the size of the motifs as this demands some change at the time of weaving. A with a figure that is 20 cm long will demand a little less attention during weaving than 2 figures that are 10 cm each or 4 figures that are 5 cm each. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e3) the degree of intermeshing of different motifs makes for a more complex drawing plan overall. For instance, a row of figures placed next to each other, is easier to weave than a figure intermeshed with a triangle that spills over from a different row. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo on the face of it, all Laotian textiles look similar until a closer examination reveals these nuances. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39379658866763,"sku":"1572","price":4200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1572OldSilkShawlfromLaosVintageLaotianTextileArt038.jpg?v=1776167652"},{"product_id":"antique-textile-hainan-run-li-ethnic-minority-skirt","title":"1615 Museum-Quality Old Chinese Hainan Ethnic Minority Woven Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Museum Quality old Chinese Ethnic Minority Run Li Woven Textile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote that the lowest band is made up of only extra-large figures within which we see nested smaller figures in the arms and body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Hainan Isand, Baisha Autonomous County, China.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 13.5'' x 16'', (34 x 41 cm). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly - Mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Literature reference:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e1. 'Traditional Culture of Li Ethnic Group' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e2. 'Costumes of the Minority Peoples of China'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRelated examples also available in the Bowers Museum, California\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":39683381821515,"sku":"1615","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1615AntiqueRunLiRunLiWeavingSkirtHainanMinorityCollectibleTextileArtWOVENSOULS04copy.jpg?v=1695574632"},{"product_id":"antique-hainan-runli-textile-art","title":"1617 Museum-Quality Old Chinese Hainan Ethnic Minority Woven Tunic","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare old Chinese Ethnic Minority Run Li Woven Tunic \/ Jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeams and collar with embroidery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the variety of symbolic figures  - dragons, humans \u0026amp; sacred frogs - in the main weaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Li are devoted to their ancestors and believe that they have descended from ancient frogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch tunics are rarely found outside museums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly - Mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Size: 1'8'' x 3'6'' (51 x 107 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e Literature reference:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e1. 'Traditional Culture of Li Ethnic Group' \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e2. 'Costumes of the Minority Peoples of China'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\" face=\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eRelated examples also available in the Bowers Museum, California \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39687829749835,"sku":"1617","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1617AntiqueRunLiRunLiWeavingTunicJacketHainanMinorityCollectibleTextileArtWOVENSOULS15.jpg?v=1695575017"},{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-bon-wood-sutra-cover","title":"1646 Large Antique Tibetan Gilt \u0026 Carved Wood Sutra Cover","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eExquisitely crafted Large Antique Tibetan Bon Gilt \u0026amp; Carved Wood Sutra Cover\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElaborately carved on the front - shows five Tathagatha deities seated \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back has simple carving and is also painted in various scripts and designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the carving on the sides of the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with old wear, some nicks and dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e27.5 in x 9.5 in\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription of the auction house that sold it to me: circa 16th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Am not an expert and so I'm repeating their words]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e Other notable examples:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.brooklynmuseum.org\/opencollection\/objects\/156892\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBrooklyn Museum\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.christies.com\/en\/lot\/lot-5776053\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChristi\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ not including shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39702889267275,"sku":"1646","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1646AntiqueTibetanHimalayanArtWoodCarvedSutraCoverwithDeities05.jpg?v=1695575613"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-kumbu-sungkit-singkit-woven-textile-1","title":"1649 Antique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Textile with Human Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Human Figures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e240 x 48cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39741025910859,"sku":"1649","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1649AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving03.jpg?v=1695575696"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-sungkit-singkit-woven-textile","title":"1650 Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Textile with Dragon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Serpent Dragon\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the serpent \/ dragon figure \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e199 x 42 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39741033054283,"sku":"1650","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1650AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving15.jpg?v=1695575815"},{"product_id":"antique-iban-pua-sungkit-singkit-woven-textile-1","title":"1651 Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Textile with Human Figures","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Human Figures \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e19th century ceremonial weaving, \"Pua kombu \/ kumbu Sungkit or Singkit\" in hand spun cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sungkit weaving process is now extinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo, 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the human figures all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas some damage \u0026amp; fading as seen in the images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e 55cm x 188cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com?subject=Make%20an%20offer\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/MAKE_AN_OFFER_d3956c12-d0b6-47b5-99e2-937c36fdd5f6.jpg?v=1787108286\" alt=\"\" width=\"195\" height=\"39\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIn your email please include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e1) Asset Code or Title of the artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003e2) Your offer in US$ for just the item (not including shipping).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(109, 8, 8);\"\u003eIf the number works for me, I will send you an invoice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39741041475659,"sku":"1651","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1651AntiqueIbanTextilePuaSungkitWeaving12.jpg?v=1695575887"},{"product_id":"antique-woven-pua-sungkit-iban-textile","title":"1644  Antique Woven Pua Sungkit Iban Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eBeautiful Rich Antique Woven Pua Sungkit Iban Textile from Borneo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotif appears to be that of a head - as there is a semblance of eyes \u0026amp; mouth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the use of green and blue at both ends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a repair patch. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely color that has faded unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e153 x 60cm approximately\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Provenance Anita E. Spertus and Robert J. Holmgren, authors of \"Early Indonesian Textiles from Three Island Cultures\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesie-debut-4?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-pua-iban-borneo-indonesia-debut\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink 2 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39784045871179,"sku":"1644","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1644AntiqueIbanWeavingPuaIbanBorneoTextileArt016.jpg?v=1719751560"},{"product_id":"antique-chelaberd-eagle-kazak-rug","title":"1672 Antique Chelaberd Eagle Kazak Rug","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Chelaberd Eagle Kazak Rug with Human Motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing drawing infused with soul in this rare antique sunburst eagle Kazak rug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s - very early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the presence of \u003cstrong\u003eanimals, bird and a man AND A GIRL! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote also the numerous birds and the candy-striped ram and his lovely horns!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouthwest Caucasus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5 ft. 8 in. x 7 ft. 6 in., partial ends, oxidized blacks, areas of minor wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIMILAR EXAMPLES with Human Figures: One other may be found in Ian Bennett's book Oriental Rugs Vol I, plate 88 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39875411148875,"sku":"1672","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1672.jpg?v=1695658398"},{"product_id":"antique-cloudband-chondoresk-khndzoresk-kazak-rug","title":"1671 Antique Cloudband Kazak Rug with Human Motifs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e Rare Antique Cloudband Kazak Rug with Human Motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing drawing infused with soul in this rare antique cloudband Kazak rug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the rare presence of animals, bird and a man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6 animals, 6 birds and 1 complete man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Khndzoresk \u0026amp; Chondoresk Caucasian rugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2\"\u003eSouthwest Caucasus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2\"\u003e4 ft. 9 in. x 8 ft. 1 in.,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-2\"\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\u003eSome re-piled areas. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\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":39875411607627,"sku":"1671","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/products\/1671WOVENSOULSAntiqueCLOUDBANDKazakRugCarpetwithAnimalsHumans127.jpg?v=1695578862"},{"product_id":"antique-dayak-pua-pilih-kantuk-textile-borneo","title":"1810 Antique Dayak Pua Pilih Kantuk Textile Borneo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eSuperfine Dayak Pua Pilih from Kantuk area village\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork created by the unique weaving process is one in which the motifs on both, the front and the back of the cloth are identical with the exception that the foreground thread becomes the background and vice versa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Dayak tradition, weavings are mediums to connect to the spirit world and in this weaving the strong motifs suggest high potency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to other Pua Pilihs this is finely woven as the number of motifs is much higher and the size of each motif is smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLizard, bird, turtle and stylised human motifs all over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare monumental textile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas holes and damage and needs repairs and cleaning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar examples may be found in the book \"Textiles from Borneo\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eREFERENCE LINKS \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/indonesia\/pua-pilih-iban-sarawak-borneo-indonesie-xixeme\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSothebys Link 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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":46491989967138,"sku":"1810","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1810AntiqueKantukDayakPuaPilihTextileArtClothFabricWeavingBorneo07.jpg?v=1696750966"},{"product_id":"1857-antique-jain-yantra-painting-manuscript-indian-art","title":"1857 Antique Jain Yantra Painting Manuscript Indian Art","description":"\u003ch2 data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca3af\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca393\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Jain painted manuscript - Rare masterpiece \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca3af\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca393\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003eFeaturing a yantra with shlokas and calculations to be used as an astrological chart\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca3af\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d44eb7a2e2e89005c4ca393\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d44eb070657c8005af24b7a\" class=\"shogun-root\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-c\" id=\"s-06c7cdf5-76a9-4d7c-b978-0ff51901198c\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jain community is among the wealthiest groups in India and the financial commitments made towards spiritual endeavors are substantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be from the 18th \/ 19th century by the European auction house.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigments are all natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition with usual traces of age and wear such as, edge wear, fold wear, stains, discoloration and color fading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcquired from an auction house in Europe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePigment on cloth. Has stains and edge wear. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e43.5 x 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs this is framed, please use the shipping fees for the 'Large' package.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNEED DETAILED PHOTOS? Send an email:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jaina@wovensouls.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/EMAILME_67ced882-3632-484b-bc40-87de221690ff_160x160.jpg?v=1705633763\" width=\"112\" height=\"35\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":47455020286242,"sku":"1857","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1857BAntiqueJainYantrapaintingmanuscriptIndianArt02.jpg?v=1705633488"},{"product_id":"1821-rare-museum-quality-antique-palepai-sumatran-textile-with-metal-strips","title":"1821 Rare Museum Quality Antique Palepai Sumatran Textile with Metal Strip Fragments","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Palepai Ship Cloth Weaving in Cotton, Silk \u0026amp; Metal wrapped yarn \u0026amp; \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #565454;\"\u003eMetal Strip Fragments\u003c\/span\u003e!!!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs of men, ships, dragons and more, laid out as a hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalepai cloths are rarer than Tampans as these family heirlooms were handed down to the head of the household, while Tampans were created for every son's family unit. So within an extended family, there could be only 1 Palepai but the number of Tampans could run into dozens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd examples of weavings with metal strips woven in are extremely rare and perhaps never seen before in the long Palepai format. Much of the metal has been removed by the generations of previous owners - who probably valued the metal more than the textile itself - but significant amounts remain on the weaving allowing us to imagine the magnificence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the close-up shots of the edges - which is where the yarn reveals itself. The unevenness of thread size and the weaving suggest the rustic origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow thread appears to be silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch cloths were not used as much as their smaller square counterparts and are always in overall good condition - having only been exhibited on the walls of the home (unlike Tampans that may be used as food covers or seat covers and are subject to greater stress).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e8'2'' x 2'0'' (249 x 61 cm)\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;\"\u003eHas several small repairs - more photos on request\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003eIn good condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Similar example on Sotheby's:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sothebys.com\/en\/buy\/auction\/2021\/la-trame-du-reve-lart-du-textile-en-asie-du-sud-est\/tissu-ceremoniel-a-jonques-palepai-lampung-sumatra?locale=en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALEPAIS ARE VERY RARE TEXTILES AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO COME BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48202052010274,"sku":"1821","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1821AntiquePalepaiShipcloth1800s07.jpg?v=1713488617"},{"product_id":"1823-exceptional-antique-sumatra-tampan-ship-cloth","title":"1823 Exceptional Antique Sumatra Tampan Ship Cloth with Five colors","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eUnusual Ship Cloth Tampan from Sumatra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Tampan ship cloth that is exceptional for two reasons:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1)  Threads of FIVE colors are used to create the subtle vignette shading\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) When it is turned 180 degrees, we see upright human figures interspersed with the upright ones. This means that during the process of weaving one line at a time, the weavers has to envisage the layout of the Tampan in both directions - straight as well as upside down. Thsi requires extraordinary genius!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Note that creating human motifs in both directions all over the layout is far tougher than the case where the entire drawing changes direction along a line of symmetry]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery few antique textile artworks (in all categories from all regions in the world) have such remarkable creativity that are products of not just creative art and technical craft but also of high intellectual input\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas signs of usage\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-late 1800s\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":48203694637346,"sku":"1823","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1823AntiqueTampanShipcloth01.jpg?v=1713495605"},{"product_id":"1957-rare-museum-quality-antique-palepai-sumatran-textile-with-double-ship-design","title":"1957 Rare Museum Quality Antique Palepai Sumatran Textile with Double Ship design","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Palepai Ship Cloth Weaving with Double Ship design\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs of men, ships, dragons and more, laid out as two ships side-by-side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalepai cloths are rarer than Tampans as these family heirlooms were handed down to the head of the household, while Tampans were created for every son's family unit. So within an extended family, there could be only 1 Palepai but the number of Tampans could run into dozens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd examples of weavings with double-ships are extremely rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the close-up shots of the edges - which is where the yarn reveals itself. The unevenness of thread size and the weaving suggest rustic origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow thread has faded and appears beige\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch cloths were not used as much as their smaller square counterparts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e262 x 66cm\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;\"\u003eHas several small repairs - more photos on request\u003cbr\u003e\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;\"\u003eHas several spots of damage and wear. \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;\"\u003eUnframed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Similar example on Sotheby's:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALEPAIS ARE VERY RARE TEXTILES AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO COME BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\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\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48670834917666,"sku":"1957","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1957_Antique_Palepai_Shipcloth_Tampan_Sumatra_Textile_01_725ce669-7a99-4360-b679-48390913bb71.jpg?v=1717820489"},{"product_id":"1956-amazing-old-gujarat-ceremonial-textile-embroidery","title":"1956 Amazing Old Gujarat Ceremonial Textile Embroidery","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eOld Ceremonial Textile \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe closeups reveal extremely hand embroidery executed with an extraordinary level of precision and neatness. The even tension across the thread in every motif is  impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs of birds and flowers rendered partly in cotton thread \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll dyes appear to be natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmbellished with large mirrors - many of them missing by now. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge unknown but estimated to be 70-80 years old\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e132 x 63 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEither used as a child's cradle cloth or a cover for a small animal\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":48719338307874,"sku":"1956","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1956_Vintage_Indian_Textile_-_Embroidery_Gujarat_10.jpg?v=1718414555"},{"product_id":"1960-masterpiece-dragon-sumac-soumac-rug-carpet-with-humans-animals-birds","title":"1960 Antique Dragon Sumac Soumac Rug Carpet with Humans, Animals \u0026 Birds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-region=\"main\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0929\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"5d9728a583328c0055ec0910\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\" data-shogun-site-id=\"366edeef-27da-452e-a434-2ea278f582a6\" data-shogun-id=\"5d9727d7973b02004ec25635\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-cac86043-bad2-4e16-ad30-ffe7dffe7f78\" class=\"shg-c\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eMasterpiece Dragon Sumac Soumac Rug Carpet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis category is fascinating and this particular example is mesmerising in all its aspects - the motifs, the color and the aesthetic balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the identity of the ethnic group, this particular piece is infused with the soul of the individual weaver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI could count 14 human and animal figures. These have been marked with green dots (humans) and pink dots (animals). In addition to these there are also several birds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe yellow medallions make a powerful impact. Also noteworthy is the presence of lilac \/ purple. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely fabulous work of joy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay be viewed \u0026amp; enjoyed in Singapore over a cup of tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e292 x 179 cm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition in general with t\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eraces of usage, damages and small repairs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Couldn't stop taking photos of the mesmerising details ...]\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48758383247650,"sku":"1960","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1960AntiqueDragonSumacSoumacSumakhCaucasianRugCarpetWeavingMuseumQualityMasterpiece09.jpg?v=1718803943"},{"product_id":"1978-large-antique-indian-trade-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1978 Large Antique Indian Trade Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003cp\u003eFantastic fragment of an Indian Trade textile with fantastic deep dyes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmazing rich red field with flowers and light blue vines \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuperb hand-spun yarn - see the numerous close-up images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of a larger textile of which several fragments were saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e54 x 24 cm - over half a meter in length!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is a few centuries old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48917023654178,"sku":"1978","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1978_Antique_Indian_Trade_Textile_Print_Fragment_Toraja_Indonesian_Ceremonial_cloth_47.jpg?v=1721189834"},{"product_id":"1980-antique-indian-trade-cloth-printed-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1980 Large Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Printed Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  gorgeous fragment of an Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartial flowers and complete diamonds present - will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing blue \u0026amp; red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e58 x 27 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931141517602,"sku":"1980","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1980AntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentPrintedTextileToraja06.jpg?v=1721618238"},{"product_id":"1982-pair-antique-indian-trade-cloth-kalamkari-textile-toraja-fragment","title":"1982 Pair - Antique Indian Trade  Cloth Kalamkari Textile Toraja Fragment","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  pair of Kalamkari border fragments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether the pair make a fabulous picture with temple-border-type peaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triangular motifs with the floral vines within appear to be hand-drawn \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe initial impression of the bottom black and white panel is that tit is stencil or fine-block printed but on closer inspection even that appears to be hand-drawn. However I am not an expert so please make your own judgment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExqusitie drawing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Toraja, Sulawesi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragment has been saved from a fire - therefore has burn marks present. Holes and stains. Edges not even. This fragment is one of several sections that have been saved from the same fire-struck cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e49 x 35 cm together\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparison with other similar examples suggests that this is pre 1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[Similar examples have been dated to be from the 13th - 19th century]\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) The Ashmolean Museum collection: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/jameelcentre.ashmolean.org\/collection\/7Z10232\/10236\/10295\/all\/per_page\/50\/sort_by\/seqn\/sort_order\/asc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) The Kelsey Museum collection in Ann Arbor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/quod.lib.umich.edu\/cgi\/i\/image\/image-idx?rgn1=ic_all\u0026amp;q1=gujarat+print\u0026amp;med=1\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;c=kelsey\u0026amp;g=um-ic\u0026amp;type=boolean\u0026amp;view=reslist\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare opportunity to own something as rare and as old as this fantastic little work of art that had traveled from India to Toraja sometime in it's past and then has back to Singapore. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48931201548578,"sku":"1982","price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1982AntiqueIndianTradeClothFragmentPrintedTextileToraja10.jpg?v=1776568986"},{"product_id":"1983-rare-museum-quality-antique-palepai-sumatran-textile-with-double-ship-design","title":"1983 Rare Museum Quality Antique Palepai Sumatran Textile with Double Ship design","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eRare Palepai Ship Cloth Weaving with Double Ship design\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs of men, ships, dragons and more, laid out as two ships side-by-side.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalepai cloths are rarer than Tampans as these family heirlooms were handed down to the head of the household, while Tampans were created for every son's family unit. So within an extended family, there could be only 1 Palepai but the number of Tampans could run into dozens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, examples of weavings with double-ships are extremely rare.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the close-up shots of the back - which is where the yarn reveals itself. The unevenness of thread size and the weaving suggest rustic and aged origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch cloths were not used as much as their smaller square counterparts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1800s or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003eGood condition. \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 class=\"hui-text-body-primary\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e315 x 61 cm (10' 4\" x 2')\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: DengXian; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003e\u003cbr style=\"mso-special-character: line-break;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLineBreakNewLine]--\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Similar example on Sotheby's:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" 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?locale=en\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e \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\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\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49079019798818,"sku":"1983","price":14000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1983AntiquePalepaiShipclothTampanSumatraTextileDoubleship43.jpg?v=1734243542"},{"product_id":"1985-antique-heirloom-patan-patola-patolu-double-ikat-sari-fragment-elephant-tiger-motif","title":"1985 Antique Heirloom Patan Patola Double Ikat Sari Fragment Elephant Tiger motif","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(128, 128, 128);\"\u003eRare Antique Heirloom Patan Patola Double Ikat Indonesian Trade Textile Elephant Tiger motif\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extremely fine example of double Ikat is a fantastic piece with 5 rows and 18 columns of animals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA total of 40 tigers and 50 elephants with mahouts have been woven in. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value of a Patan Patola is directly proportional to the number and diversity of motifs used in it as this increases the complexity of the dyeing process during the creation. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWoven in India for the Indonesian market. this is known as a ‘patolu’ (pl. ‘patola’). This type of woven silk was a speciality of Gujarati weavers that required that they tie and dye the warp and weft threads in patterns and then weave them together to create a pattern on both sides of the cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Indonesia ‘patola’ were intended for use by the elite. They were worn by members of the nobility, and at times subject to court laws prohibiting their use by commoners.\u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMicroscopic examination of the fibres [see photo] and the weave reveal a uniqueness not found in other more recent antique patolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo study the micro-close-ups and see 1) how the hand-spun yarn thickness varies 2) How the dyeing has been done prior to the weaving in both directions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUncomparable\u003c\/strong\u003e ancestral heirloom piece. Rare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s or earlier. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e357 x 101 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLITERATURE REFERENCE:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples of younger Patolas may be seen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. On pages 14 \u0026amp; 27 in 'Indian Textiles' by John Gillow \u0026amp; Nicholas Bernard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Page 42-49, \"Tradition and beyond, Handcrafted Indian Textiles\" by Rta Kapur Chishti \/ Rahul Jain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Museum Example that is almost identical: AGNSW: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au\/collection\/works\/111.2003\/#about\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eLink\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Museum Example that is almost identical: AGSA: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.agsa.sa.gov.au\/collection-publications\/collection\/works\/ceremonial-cloth-and-sacred-heirloom-patola-with-tiger-and-elephant\/27236\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLink\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Museum Example :  V \u0026amp; A : \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/collections.vam.ac.uk\/item\/O17103\/ceremonial-cloth-unknown\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLink\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoles and damage present - and yet it is miraculously complete!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMY NOTES: 1) My guess is that there are fewer than 20-25 such surviving patolas with the tiger motif in the world, with most in museum collections \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ethat will probably never come up for sale. 2) An examination of the close-ups of this textile and the comparison of this with others publicly viewable in museum collections leads me to believe that this one is older. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e3) Finally - these look more like Cheetahs than  like Tigers .. because these have spots and tigers have stripes. And Cheetahs were native to North-West India until the 1950s. What do you think? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e4) In a small town in Sri Lanka I found a framed print of an Indonesian family with a similar ikat patola textile in the background. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c  no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\"\u003eSave\u003c\/span\u003e\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; 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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":49087828820258,"sku":"1985","price":24000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ANTIQUEPATANPATOLADOUBLEIKATTIGERELEPHANTMOTIFINDONESIANTRADETEXTILE37.jpg?v=1733034604"},{"product_id":"924-old-cradle-cloth-ghodiyu-or-dhaniyo-embroidered-textile-art","title":"924 Old Cradle Cloth Ghodiyu or Dhaniyo  Embroidered Textile Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuperb dense embroidery with flower \u0026amp; peacock motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMay have been intended as a cradle hammock for toddlers and infants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOr as a Dharaniyo or decorative cover to put on loosely stored household objects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGujarat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the amazing faded purples and the old cotton thread used for the embroidery!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximately 4 ft x 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigns of wear present - condition is not perfect\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":49638435389730,"sku":"924","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/ATI-924TEXTILEARTWORKGHODIYU13.jpg?v=1739250659"},{"product_id":"1987-antique-bengal-textile-kantha-with-inscription-jai-shri-ram-hindu-art","title":"1987-B Antique Bengal Textile Kantha with Inscription of Ram","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding Kantha Textile with verses embroidered onto the layers of fine cloth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses red, pink and black thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNegative space used to create the multiple border patterns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe central rectangle contains pairs of \"paduka\" or footprint impressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWords appear to be Ram \u0026amp; Krishna (I cannot read the text but the script is similar enough to Devnagri to make a reasonable guess)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis might depict a narrative from the Hindu epic Ramayan. During King Ram's 14-year exile, his step-brother Bharat ruled the kingdom. Instead of usurping the throne for himself, he ruled as Lord Ram's representative by placing Ram's sandals on the throne of Ayodhya. The worship of a person's sandals in his absence, has since then become an idea popular with many. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso has a row of 23 men. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehas 11 concentric rectangles of text with borders separating the rectangles from each other. Every border has unique motifs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas minor stains and thread-wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e33 x 38 inches approximately. The cloth is not a perfect rectangle and has warped with the smocking stitches. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1900s\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKanthas with inscription are rare. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49638807503138,"sku":"1987-B","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1987AntiqueBengaltextileKanthaEmbroiderywithInscriptionRam002.jpg?v=1739251417"},{"product_id":"1988-spectacular-silk-sari-with-moon-shloka-inscriptions","title":"1988 Spectacular Silk Sari with Moon Shloka Inscriptions","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecently-made Silk sari from Maharashtra with zari-inscribed shlokas about the moon woven in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the Chandrakala saris made in the olden days. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn Maharashtra, there was a ritual of praying to the Moon asking for abundant \"Vastra\" or Clothing. This was known चंद्राला सुताने ओवाळणे or दशा वहाणे.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003eAt the beginning of the Lunar Month, women offered a thread of the Vastra they were wearing, to the Moon chanting  “ Let our Vastras (clothing) grow the way you grow\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThere are two shlokas about this tradition..\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e1) चंद्र त्वां वसना च्चलस्य दशया संभावयामः कथम् ।\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eAnd\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e2) शंभूः श्वेतार्क पुष्पेण, चंद्रमा वस्त्रतंतुना ॥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eअच्युतः स्मृतिमात्रेण, साधवः करसंपुटैः ॥\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThe first shloka has been inscribed as the butti or the field motif  (the round ones)  and the second Shloka is inscribed repeatedly on the Pallu end. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eThis rich tradition of weaving calligraphy is seen in many parts of India and is referred to as Namawali. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003eNote the two toned blues in the base silk. Note that there is golden and silver colored Zari. Note the red selvedge that adds character. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreat for framing and for wall display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 5m long. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecent production - never used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Inventory Location 3 - please check shipping date prior to purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\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; top: 521px; left: 40px;\"\u003eSav\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e**\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\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 Mum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49639444644130,"sku":"1988","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1988SilkSariwithShlokaInscriptionMaharashtraNamawali45.jpg?v=1739270049"},{"product_id":"1972-antique-iban-ikat-pua-kumbu","title":"1972 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. \u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat textiles are among the hardest to make, as the tie-dye is done on the unwoven threads before they are woven into cloth. So with a design in the weaver's imagination, the thread is dyed in sections as per the pattern that is required to be created. This takes immense precision and calculation. So when we note that these textiles were made decades ago in the rainforests of Borneo - Kalimantan, Sabah \u0026amp; Sarawak, there is a sense of awe for the creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, textiles themselves were believed to have the power to connect to the spirit world. The motifs, the dyes and the complexity of the weaving - all factors that were a direct result of the weaver's skill and experience - contributed to the power held by a textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly textiles with certain features could be used during the most important community ceremonies and the weavers of these therefore enjoyed an elevated status of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo to study an Iban textile, requires us to focus on patterns, motifs, complexity and lastly and equally importantly - the dyes. The process of dyeing enjoys a far greater role in the value chain of production of Iban textiles than it does in any other group of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFANTASTIC motifs in the end panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #750505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/antique-iban-ikat-pua-kumbu\" style=\"color: #750505; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e CLICK TO SEE THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF IKAT PUA KUMBU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49754212958498,"sku":"1972","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1972AntiqueIbanPuaKumbuIkatTextileBorneo03.jpg?v=1742375365"},{"product_id":"2021-antique-indian-trade-textile-cloth-printed","title":"2021 Antique Indian Trade Textile Cloth Printed","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA  museum-quality deep red Indian Trade textile.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long border fragment of a gorgeous textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoarse thick cloth with uneven yarn (see close-ups)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will make a superb framed artwork. Amazing red!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected on a field visit to Sri Lanka. Probably made in Gujarat for trade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the 1800s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor similar examples see\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1) 'Master Dyers to the World' by Mattiebelle Gittinger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2) \"Woven Cargoes\" by John Guy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3) National Museum of Sri Lanka, Colombo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch large fragments are rarely found. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on white cloth and ready to be framed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e41.5 inches x 49 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a patch of repair in the pallu. Further an extension has been added using a panel of cloth with a matching color \u0026amp; similar pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERY RARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuch pieces can be found only in museums. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame it and add it to your home-museum collection. \u003c\/b\u003e[this was actually framed when I acquired it, but for easy transportation, the frame was removed)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily must be expected on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run, repairs and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(176, 176, 176);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49946240188706,"sku":"2021","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2021AntiqueRedCottonClothCeylonSriLanka02.jpg?v=1747755269"},{"product_id":"2002-antique-palampore-kalamkari-ceylon","title":"2002 Antique Palampore Kalamkari Fragment - Ceylon","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Palampore Kalamkari - Fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA kalamkari \/ chintz \/ palampore in brilliant colors made on a fine cloth for the Ceylon market\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eFeaturing large floral patterns with face-like motifs. Borders have a beautiful blue. Also has a corrosive brown that has been destructive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eThe browns have corroded all over and have eaten into the cloth, leaving the textile in a fragile fragmentary state with holes where the brown has been used. Although complete, I have called it a fragment to ensure that the condition is amply conveyed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eAppears to be wholly hand painted and drawn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally used on a bed. Also used as a wall-hanging. [See image seen in temple] \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e148 x 239cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the mid-late 1800s\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the condition, it is likely only\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eserious collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e who can see it as a project of '\u003cstrong\u003esaving the textile\u003c\/strong\u003e' will enjoy this textile completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis textile is in need of extreme tender loving care as the brown areas are in various stages of being cut away from the rest of the cloth. Currently held together with tape on the back. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTextile has been staged on a white cloth for photography. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe images of the textile on the wall have been created digitally for visualisation purposes and are not to size. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8d0606;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50240474906914,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2002_Antique_Palampore_Chintz_Kalamkari_Textile_18.jpg?v=1755420427"},{"product_id":"2035-museum-quality-antique-iban-wedding-skirt-jacket-beaded","title":"2035 Museum Quality Antique Iban Wedding Skirt Beaded","description":"\u003cp\u003eMuseum Quality Piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNoblewoman's wedding ceremonial skirt [kain manik] early 20th century. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaloh people, West Kalimantan, Borneo Beaded skirt - powerful spirit motif. Beads, sequins and shells embellishment on commercial cotton. The Maloh wore skirts like this on festive and ceremonial occasions: birth, marriage, death, harvests, and strong spirit motifs such as this were restricted to those in the upper echelons of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavily beaded \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\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-SG; mso-fareast-language: ZH-CN; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eSize: 1'5'' x 1'10'' (43 x 56 cm). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"-qt-block-indent: 0; text-indent: 0px; margin: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50371612246306,"sku":"2035","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2035AntiqueBeadedIbanDayakManekBidangTextilefromBorneo02.jpg?v=1759029160"},{"product_id":"2014-antique-handpainted-kalamkari-ceylon-india-trade-textile","title":"2014 Antique Hand Painted Kalamkari Fragment - Ceylon \/ India Trade Textile","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Kalamkari Cloth Fragment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA kalamkari cloth garment in fresh yet saturated colors made on a fine cloth for the Ceylon market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eHas a white field with a border and a fabulous end-panel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ePanel is hand-drawn and hand-painted. Some minor motifs appear to be stamped. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eThe natural dyes are still vivid and striking, Fantastic Blue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas holes that are very visible as the textile was placed on a white cloth during photography. When placed against a maroon backing these will be less conspicuous. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cloth is used as a man's garment like a Dhoti. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe white field is a soiled and has color run but the end panel on one side is a museum-quality masterpiece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanel Size: 25 x 112 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloth Size: 286 cm x 112 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #8d0606;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50377978839330,"sku":"2014","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2014AntiqueKalamkariHandPaintedSriLankaCottonTextileClothGarment02.jpg?v=1759153988"},{"product_id":"1971-antique-iban-pua-kumbu-ikat","title":"1971 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. \u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIkat textiles are among the hardest to make, as the tie-dye is done on the unwoven threads before they are woven into cloth. So with a design in the weaver's imagination, the thread is dyed in sections as per the pattern that is required to be created. This takes immense precision and calculation. So when we note that these textiles were made decades ago in the rainforests of Borneo - Kalimantan, Sabah \u0026amp; Sarawak, there is a sense of awe for the creators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFurther, textiles themselves were believed to have the power to connect to the spirit world. The motifs, the dyes and the complexity of the weaving - all factors that were a direct result of the weaver's skill and experience - contributed to the power held by a textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly textiles with certain features could be used during the most important community ceremonies and the weavers of these therefore enjoyed an elevated status of prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo to study an Iban textile, requires us to focus on patterns, motifs, complexity and lastly and equally importantly - the dyes. The process of dyeing enjoys a far greater role in the value chain of production of Iban textiles than it does in any other group of textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e74 X 47 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the black bands. Then note the little squares INSIDE these bands with alternating colors of black \u0026amp; red, with borders around each square! That level of detail is remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the woven figures in the edge borders. And finally the white border at the extreme edge which only expert weavers were allowed to do. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote the two black rectangles in the borders - I wonder if these mean something. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen sold to me, it was described as a Lebur Api. I am unable to find definitive references to confirm or deny this claim. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've heard from experts who have studied Iban ikats for years that even a dedicated decade is not enough study to be able to 'read' the next pua that comes along. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #750505;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/antique-iban-ikat-pua-kumbu\" style=\"color: #750505; text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e CLICK TO SEE THE COMPLETE COLLECTION OF IKAT PUA KUMBU\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410673668386,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/1971AntiqueIbanPuaKumbuIkatTextileBorneo14.jpg?v=1760245427"},{"product_id":"2036-antique-cambodian-silk-ikat-pidan-temple-hanging-three-worlds","title":"2036 Antique Cambodian Silk Ikat Pidan Temple Hanging Three Worlds","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Figurative Silk Ikat Pidan from Cambodia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of long Pidan temple hanging banner is very hard to find commercially now. Most are in museums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the 'Three Worlds' design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the olden days these wall hangings were offered at temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect framed as a wall artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the ikats that I have seen, Cambodian ikat is the finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do I say that? In creating ikat, the design is planned first, then the threads are laid out parallel to each other and dyed according to the design intended. At the time of dyeing, the threads are free floating and not attached to each other. It is only after the unattached threads are dyed in the many colors needed, that they are woven in together. And naturally some misalignment creeps in during weaving and gives rise to a rough look on each motif at the color-change edges.  In places like Pochampally, the designs are large, and each color on a thread occupies a few centimeters or even a few inches and the misalignment can be seen over a few millimeters at the edge of every color. (The error must necessarily be a small fraction of the total otherwise the intended design would not be evident at all and would appear as a messy hodgepodge of colors.) On the other hand,  in antique Pidans from Cambodia the color changes every few millimeters. So, the scope for misalignment is much much less. The time consumed and the attention required to produce motifs that are precise to a millimeter is enormous.  And that is why old ikats from Cambodia are the finest among the ones I've seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10'0'' x 2'10'' (305 x 86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the late 1800s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ep.s. Did you notice the dragons decorating the temple roof? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50410817814818,"sku":"2036","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/Antique_Silk_Ikat_Pidan_Cambodia_Textile_Art_19.jpg?v=1762392729"},{"product_id":"2037-old-cambodian-silk-ikat-pidan-temple-hanging-vessantara-jataka","title":"2037 Old Cambodian Silk Ikat Pidan Temple Hanging","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #b3b3b3;\"\u003eAntique Figurative Silk Ikat Pidan from Cambodia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of long Pidan temple hanging banner is very hard to find commercially now. Most are in museums. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is probably the 'Vessantara Jataka' design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the olden days these wall hangings were offered at temples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWill be perfect framed as a wall artwork.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOf all the ikats that I have seen, Cambodian ikat is the finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy do I say that? In creating ikat, the design is planned first, then the threads are laid out parallel to each other and dyed according to the design intended. At the time of dyeing, the threads are free floating and not attached to each other. It is only after the unattached threads are dyed in the many colors needed, that they are woven in together. And naturally some misalignment creeps in during weaving and gives rise to a rough look on each motif at the color-change edges.  In places like Pochampally, the designs are large, and each color on a thread occupies a few centimeters or even a few inches and the misalignment can be seen over a few millimeters at the edge of every color. (The error must necessarily be a small fraction of the total otherwise the intended design would not be evident at all and would appear as a messy hodgepodge of colors.) On the other hand,  in antique Pidans from Cambodia the color changes every few millimeters. So, the scope for misalignment is much much less. The time consumed and the attention required to produce motifs that are precise to a millimeter is enormous.  And that is why old ikats from Cambodia are the finest among the ones I've seen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: \u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e4'8'' x 2'7'' (142 x 79 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated to be from the early-mid 1900s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ep.s. Did you notice the elephant? And the beautiful green? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: Cambodian ikat is very hard to photograph and therefore photos from several angles have been provided. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist\/user. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSigns of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #999999;\"\u003eTherefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f3f3f3;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOVENSOULS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50542046708002,"sku":null,"price":4400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/7855\/files\/2037OldSilkKhmerPidanElephantmotifBuddhistTextileArt09.jpg?v=1762394763"}],"url":"https:\/\/wovensouls.com\/collections\/sale-group-d.oembed","provider":"WOVENSOULS Antique Textiles \u0026 Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}