Embroidered textile panel "Kalaga" in relief – Royal...

Magnificent and rich framed wall textile panel in traditional Kalaga embroidery style (traditional Burmese and Thai textile art). The work features substantial embroidery in high relief (padded/quilted), depicting a deity or royal figure with a bun and a stylized tiara, riding a royal elephant (Airavata / Erawan). The whole is richly adorned with gold- and copper-toned metallic sequins, bullion, gold and silver threads, pearls and inset cabochons, all on a black velvet background framed by a wide embroidered border with geometric and spiral motifs. Type of art: Embroidered relief tapestry (Kalaga / Zardozi embroidery of Southeast Asia). Iconography: Divine/royal figure on an elaborately caparade-d elephant. Materials: Black velvet background, embroidery in gold and copper threads, metallic sequins, bullion, translucent cabochons/pearls. Framing: Square molded wood frame stained brown with an original gilded edge. Era: Second half of the 20th century (circa 1970 – 1990). Origin: Southeast Asia (Thailand / Burma - Myanmar). Condition: Very good overall state of preservation. The embroidery and the padded relief are well preserved. Sequins and metallic threads are bright. The frame is clean and solid.

Utropspris:SEK 11.12

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