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Vintage Ancient Burmese Kalaga Tapestry 160 x 126
Ajaltoun, Keserouan
3 weeks agoDetails
MMO DeliveryNo
Price1,200
Price TypePrice
TypeTextile & Curtains
ConditionUsed
Description
Exquisite piece
Dimensions: 1.54m width x 1.2m height, Inside frame. Including frame is 1.6m width x 1.6m height.
Condition: Excellent for age. The beads and bronze sequins all in tack. Mounted on wooden frame.
Background Info on Kalaga’s follow:
Kalaga (Burmese) is a heavily embroidered appliqué tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace against a background made of cotton or velvet indigenous to Burma (Myanmar). The word kalaga, which means "curtain," comes from the Burmese language, although Burmese refer to such tapestries as shwe gyi do; lit. "gold thread embroidery")
These tapestries use a sewing technique called shwe gyi
This art form emerged during the Konbaung dynasty in the mid-19th century and reached its zenith during the reign of Mindon Min, when velvet became fashionable at the royal court.
In a typical tapestry, padded figures are cut from various types of cloth and sewn onto a background, usually red or black cloth to form an elaborate scene, traditionally from Burmese classical plays
The figures are sewn using a combination of metallic and plain threads and adorned with sequins, beads and glass stones.
Location
Lebanon
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