Notes on Culture & Antique Art, Ethnic Decor & Vintage Fashion | Wovensouls Art Gallery
Gorgeous Amli Embroidery on a square shawl or Rumal
Such shawls were often created as a gifts to rulers and influential people in the 1800s.
Graceful artistic layout with floral and arabesque motifs
Aesthetically very appealing.
Good condition in general. Some repairs and minor damage present.
From the mid 1800s
Acquired from a dealer in the UK
175 X 166cm
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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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