1397 Antique Deccan Ceremonial Phulkari Textile

Rare Antique Deccan Ceremonial Offering Phulkari Textile

Figurative Hanging Phulkari with lion figures and architectural motifs

Unusual lion motifs present.

Used as ceremonial offerings to Shia Saints in the Deccan region (Hyderabad).

Crafted in the style of Phulkaris and therefore may have some linkage to artisans in the North. Dark blue felt-like base cloth

 Very Rare.

Has some damage & repairs.

Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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