Antique Indian Silk Embroidered Shawl or Pelmet: 19th Century, Kutch, India. gold embroidery It is in a time

It is in a time worn condition with numerous rubs and losses to the surface oil paint

Alternatively it would benefit from being stretched and mounted ready for framing

Enough for a good sized project

In good condition considering the age of this antique wedding shawl

wall or door hanging

Antique Indian Silk Embroidered Shawl or Pelmet: 19th Century, Kutch, India. gold embroidery It is in a timeA museum quality ultra fine silk embroidered shawl from Kutch in India, circa 19th century. The hand worked embroidery incorporates two central botch motifs with stylised Tree of Life and floral motifs. All hand worked in chain stitch using beautiful soft coloured silks. This panel is finished with a hand knotted silk fringe. The condition is good for an antique textile from this era, it has one historic patch repair and some later conservation work.