419 Old Varida Bagh Phulkari Silk floss Embroidery from West Punjab

Superb Vari Da Bagh

West Punjab

Gold & White Silk floss on brown handspun handwoven base cloth

Green lines present in the field and colorful pendants present in the borders

Superfine small tight stitches laid out in concentric diamonds that define a Vari da Bagh

Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old

Punjab, Undivided India

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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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