Textiles

With silver and gold embroi- dered patchwork, embellished with pearls.
32.6 in

18th / 19th century, meant to be hung above the seat of the ruler, with a motif of Surya (sun) with stylised rays around it symbolising the universe, as well as the glory of the ruler, eight flying winged Apsaras (celestial beings) on the four corners of the canopy, intricately embroidered with floral motifs in gold thread that are symbolic of divine blessings, weighing 14000 grams approximately. The winged Apsaras on the canopy are depicted in the Indo- Islamic style, showing a perfect synchronisation of the two cultures. This is evident from their costume, which is embroidered intricately with coloured thread. The loose pajama, cap, shoes, and the style of the tunic, have strong Persian influences while the ornamentation is evidently Indian, including the nose-ring. Use of the cowry shell for the eyes is an interesting feature and is reminiscent of the convention from Western Indian miniature painting from the 12th century of depicting large eyes. Each Apsara is accompanied by a parrot that is being fed by her. The exquisite quality of the embroidered designs is very close to a painting and is a fine example of the amalgamation of Indo-Islamic art in India.
102 x 99 in

A GENTS ROYAL SHERWANI BELT WITH BASRA PEARLS, SOUTH-INDIA, c. 1880, made on coarse cotton cloth with elaborate Zardozi work done in gold thread, woven throughout with uniformly round Basra pearls in the form of rows of flowers, with Burmese rubies encrusted in sun-patterned lockets in the centre of each panel of larger flowers, with similar ruby lockets at the end of the belt and with a fine satin lining.
48 inches in length.

A dhurrie or wall -hanging, hand block printed with a border of game animals around a central geometric repeating field (depicting the Indian board game of Chausar), all on a red ground.
7 ft 2 in x 11 ft 8 in

With matching Blouse and a Gents Shawl, circa 1915. The saree has floral motifs in sky blue and golden thread hand embroidered throughout the border and in the 'pallu' portion of the saree (back of the saree) with similar extended embroidered floral motifs with decorative floral motifs along the pallu, with a matching blouse with a front and back neck and collar, along with arm shaped matching embroidery. The shawl is made for the Gents with matching floral pattern embroidery throughout the shawl, to match with the saree as an evening wear.

Circa 1910, with silver gilt thread floral spray motifs hand embroidered and scattered throughout the blouse, with a wide border in floral pattern, with medallion design in the front and back.

Circa 1910, with silver gilt thread floral spray motifs scattered throughout the skirt, with a wide border in geometrical pattern, with gathered drawstring waistband. 100 cms Long

Circa 1930's, with gold and silver thread weaved in the form of flower motifs throughout the border and the pallu, with white thread flower motifs woven throughout the dupatta.
86.3 cm High and 157.4 cm Diameter, Wt. 17,500 gms.

With central circular floral motifs with arched flower pots, with panels of hunting scenes on either side, with extensive floral borders all through, slight stains in the dhurri, probably circa 1930's, with marking at reverse.
196 cms L x 136 cms B

Circa 1850, with gold thread embroidery all round, with a central motif of patch work, arched canopy with floral motif embroidery in gold thread and printed silk inside, with cotton lining at back.
212 cms L x 212 cms B