Purple Silk Gold Brocade: C19th Varanasi, India Arts and Crafts embroidery The gilt-work embroidery suggests minarets

The gilt-work embroidery suggests minarets

this necklace is fabulous as it is or could be dismantled to make 3 necklaces

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This handmade bamboo frame from Japan dates from the Arts and Crafts era and is exactly the sort of item that was imported and sold by Liberty of London throughout the 19th and into the 20th centuries

Purple Silk Gold Brocade: C19th Varanasi, India Arts and Crafts embroidery The gilt-work embroidery suggests minaretsFrom 19th century a India, a decorative panel or hanging of purple silk satin interwoven with gold wrapped thread brocade. The panel has meandering foliage and floral motifs. This piece has been carefully considered and constructed from panels which have been joined together to make this hanging or cover. Measurements: 151cm x 99cm