Indian Embroideries and Brocades

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From among the rich and fascinating Indian traditions, we have posted an assortment of textiles: sumptuous old silk and gold brocaded saris, colorful embroidered costume items from Gujarat and across the border in Sindh, elaborate beadwork, intricate Kashmir shawls, and embroidered hangings. Click on the inventory numbers below to see large photos.  For other textile art, go to our HOME page.    


Kanjiri

Sindh, Pakistan
18"x 28"
Cotton embroidery on cotton

E-571


Kashmir Shawl
India. Circa 1865
75"x 77"
Wool. Double interlocked twill
tapestry; embroidered borders
W-7654


Brocaded Benaras Sari
Varanasi, India
44"x 182"
Silk and silver metallic
W-3984


Embroidered Blouse

Gujarat, India
49"x 35"
Silk and cotton with mirror work

E-572


Sheer Tie-Dye Shawl with 
Embroidery
India
67"x 68½"
Silk chiffon with silver metallic 
E-3976

Kashmir Shawl
India
61"x 61"
Wool. Double-interlocked twill
tapestry borders; embroidered
borders
W-5891


Brocaded Benaras Sari
Varanasi, India
42"x 192"
Silk and silver metallic
W-4521


Chilin Bag
Gujarat, India
25"x 36"
Cotton chain-stitch embroidery 
and mirror work on cotton
E-3970

Kutch Shawl Border
Gujarat, India
10½"x 72"
Cotton chain stitch and mirror 
work on cotton
E-3810


Brocaded Ikat Sari
India
43½"x 16'
Silk warp ikat with metallic 
and silk brocading
W-4519


Patchwork Bedspread
India
96½"x 104"
Antique sari fragments of silver and silk 
brocading
W-7525


Beaded Chakla
Saurashtra, Gujurat.  India
18"x 19"
Glass beads
E-845


Gujarat Embroidered Bag
India
17½"x 13"
Cotton embroidery and mirror 
work on cotton
E-3813


Child's Hat
Kutch, Gujarat. India
Approximately 5½"x 8½"
Silk and cotton embroidery
E-3808


Gujarat Toran
India
50"x 34"
Silk and cotton embroidery on 
cotton, with mirror work
E-3973


Child's Hat
Kutch, Gujarat. India
Approximately 5"x 8½"
Silk and cotton embroidery
E-3809

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