Antique Framed Burmese Beaded & Embroidered Kalaga Tapestry

Description

Antique Framed Burmese Beaded & Embroidered “KALAGAS” Tapestry.
From Myanmar (Burma)
Linen, silk, velvet embellished with sequins, beads and pearls.
Tapestry depicting scenes from ancient epic Hindu poem.
The Ramayana or Buddhists mythology.
No two Kalagas are never alike!
Each one is as unique as the artisan who created it.
Elephants are symbols of purity and good character.
Peacocks are symbols of beauty and the sun.
Famed with museum hunter green mating, shadow box style.
Wood frame with clear glass inset.
Size: 41.5″W x 24.25″H x 2.25″D
Tapestry size: 18″H x 34″WSee

Dimensions

41.5ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 24.25ʺH

Styles

Islamic

Period

Late 19th Century

Country of Origin

Indonesia

Item Type

Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

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Materials

Fabric

Condition

Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color

Gold

Condition Notes

good White glove shipping only.goodWhite glove shipping only.