420 Old Varida Bagh Phulkari Shawl from Punjab

Superb Varida Phulkari Bagh with white and gold silk floss on dark maroon base - a stunning combination!

Lozenges within Lozenges structure of stitches that are seen in the superfine Vari da Baghs

Age unknown but estimated to be 50-60 years old

The base cloth is natural-dyed, hand woven  and hand spun cotton

May have minor thread loss / stains

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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