669 Vintage Lehariya Bagh Phulkari Wedding Shawl Textile - Tight Stitches

Superbly embroidered Bagh Phulkari with the Lehariya or 'wave' pattern all over.

Rendered in superfine stitches laid out as concentric diamonds - that are a characteristic of Vari da Baghs gifted to brides.

PATTERN / MOTIF: Lehar or Waves

BASE CLOTH MATERIAL: Handwoven Cotton

BASE CLOTH COLOR: Brown (plus a small patch of maroon)

NUMBER OF PANELS IN BASE CLOTH: 5 patches of cloth

STITCH LAYOUT TYPE: Superfine small stitches

SIZE: 131cm x 264cm

AGE: Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old

REGION: Punjab Punjab, Undivided India

COMMUNITY: Hindu or Sikh

NOTES: 1) Fine Embroidery small stitches

2) Border has purple & pink

3) Two shades of golden yellow used.

This item has lived a hearty life being used within the cultural context of the creators. Signs of this life are present in the form of stains, thread loss & other imperfections.