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Antique large Embroidery Panel from India Pakistan

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Indian Subcontinent: India: Pre 1920   item# 913236 (stock# Misc140)

Antique large Embroidery Panel from India Pakistan
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$295 

This elaborate antique embroidery panel is from Gujrat India and would have been used as a dowery quilt. It is backed with soft aged (now muted) cotton fabric, leaving a 4 inch border surrounding the embroidery. The gold and silver metallic threads are also somewhat subdued and blended giving the panel a soft and somewhat muted appearance which is very pleasing. It is rare to find these old textiles from India intact as many of them where cut up into smaller sections and sold to textile colle ...click for details


Japanese 4 panel Meiji Period 10 inch Cloisonne Vase

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel: Pre 1910   item# 901443 (stock# J143)

Japanese 4 panel Meiji Period 10 inch Cloisonne Vase
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$395 

This deep blue Japanese cloisonne vase is decorated with 4 panels. Two of the panels have a dragon against a rust colored goldstone background. The other 2 panels have a bird against a dark green goldstone background.

Vase is in very good condition, no chips, no dents, and no losses.


Antique Chinese carved Buddhist Temple Panel inlay MOP

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Architectural Elements: Pre 1900   item# 872479 (stock# TC260)

Antique Chinese carved Buddhist Temple Panel inlay MOP
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$325 

This hand carved panel is from a Chinese Buddhist Temple erected around 1860. The panel is deeply carved with a scene which takes place at the foot of the sacred mountain. Bits of Mother of Pearl are inlaid into the mountain and is also used to highlight a few costume details.

This panel was used as an architectural element and has the mortise cuts in the top which were used to hold the panel in place. It is one of ...click for details


Antique Chinese deeply carved Temple Panel inlaid MOP

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Architectural Elements: Pre 1900   item# 872466 (stock# TC259)

Antique Chinese deeply carved Temple Panel inlaid MOP
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$325 

This hand carved panel is from a Chinese Buddhist Temple erected around 1860. The panel is deeply carved with a scene which takes place at the foot of the sacred mountain. Bits of mother of Pearl are inlaid into the mountain and is also used to highlight a few costume details.

This panel was used as an architectural element and has the mortise cuts in the top which were used to hold the panel in place. It is one of ...click for details


Antique Chinese personal wooden tobacco carrier

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Folk Art: Pre 1900   item# 858497 (stock# TC250)

Antique Chinese personal wooden tobacco carrier
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$350 

A Chinese man would have worn this egg shaped wooden tobacco container hanging from his belt. Both front and back are decorated with metal studs and fitting attached with copper nails. The lid is hinged and held in place by a decorative pin which is pulled up to open.


Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Baby Carrier snowflake

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 848170 (stock# EMT132)

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Baby Carrier snowflake
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This baby carrier is from the Miao ethnic minority of Qui Yang. Characteristic of the antique Miao baby carriers from this area, the surface decoration is composed of very tiny cross stitches which form geometric embroidery pattern which, to Western eyes, resemble snowflakes. Because of the time required to produce and the attractive appearance of this style baby carrier, they were used mostly for festivals and are now highly prized by both Westerners and Chinese. ...click for details


Zhuang Ethnic Minority Silk Embroidered Baby Carrier

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 837440 (stock# EMT131)

Zhuang Ethnic Minority Silk Embroidered Baby Carrier
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The Zhuang are one of the larger of the Chinese Ethnic Minority groups. This is a rare old baby carrier from Yunnan Province. Because silk was not readily available in the rural areas, the use of silk as the background fabric indicates that this carrier came from a wealthy family. The central panel uses several colors of fabric appliqued into a large stylized lotus flower. Silk thread is used for the delicate satin stitched embroidery of butterflies and flowers. The upper border uses multip ...click for details


Chinese Ethnic Minority Miao Toddlers embroidered boots

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1940   item# 828115 (stock# EMT130)

Chinese Ethnic Minority Miao Toddlers embroidered boots
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$155 

This pair of Chinese toddlers boots were hand made by the Ethnic minority Miao grandmother. They were worn and are somewhat soiled but the are a fine example of needle arts craftsmanship. The upper boot is made with a series of small fabric pieces folded along a curve and then sewn together into a consistent pattern similar to the window pane quilt pattern.


Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Baby Carrier Panel braided

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1940   item# 718508 (stock# EMT125)

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority Baby Carrier Panel braided
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$625 

Long lengths of treads or first braided into a "tape" and then the tape is tightly sewn to a background in elaborate pattern to depict various elements of Miao legends and myths.


Early Meiji Goldstone Japanese panel Cloisonne Vase

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Enamel: Pre 1920   item# 712323 (stock# J115)

Early Meiji Goldstone Japanese panel Cloisonne Vase
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$345 

This Japanese cloisonne vase is decorated with flowers and butterflies against a black background, with 3 dark brown and 3 light brown panels and several border bands. The goldstone flecks are abundant but unfortunately they do not show in the photos. The vase is 8+ inches tall and in very good condition.


African Textile Baby carrier waist wrap from Nigeria

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: African: Textiles: Pre 1960   item# 700318 (stock# Af100)

African Textile Baby carrier waist wrap from Nigeria
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$85 

From Ibaden, Nigeria this traditional Yoruba cloth was woven by the men of the village. It was worn tied around the waist of the woman, and used as a baby carrier. This piece was brought back from Aftica in 1961. Hand loomed of cotton fibers, it has a wonderful soft color and texture. It measures 10" wide and 68" long including fringe.


Chinese ethnic minority Miao Baby Carrier Na Dan

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 675836 (stock# EMT122)

Chinese ethnic minority Miao Baby Carrier  Na Dan
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$650 

After hand-weaving their home spun yarn, the Miao women of Na Dan would use contrasting thread colors to create an intricate embroidery of geometric patterns on their precious baby carriers. These pieces were highly prized, used primarily for festival, and were handed down through succeeding generations.

The pouch at the top of the tassel most likely contains various herbs to bring health and good fortune to the baby. ...click for details


Whorl Pattern Miao Baby Blanket Chinese Ethnic Minority

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1920   item# 627880 (stock# EMT118)

Whorl Pattern Miao Baby Blanket Chinese Ethnic Minority
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$575 

This blanket shaped Miao ethnic minority baby carrier is from Jian He and is a good example of the whorl pattern which was so significant to the Chinese Minority. Made from hand-loomed plant fibers (maybe cotton, maybe bast fibers) the surface is heavily decorated with appliques edged with chain stitching. This carrier is in good condition showing a minimum of wear and dirt and it 80+ years old


Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority baby carrier

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1960   item# 620681 (stock# EMT115)

Chinese Miao Ethnic Minority baby carrier
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$575 

This is a charming baby carrier from Guang Xi which is similiar in shape to those carriers from Rao Jia region. It is made of hand-loomed cotton fabric which is hand stitched and hand embroidered with butterflies and flowers using both cotton and silk thread. The sculptural shape makes a very pleasing wall hanging. The condition of this carrier is very good.


Festival Pregnancy Apron Chinese Ethnic Minority Miao

Catalogue: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Textiles: Pre 1950   item# 619489 (stock# EMT114)

Festival Pregnancy Apron Chinese Ethnic Minority Miao
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$475 

This apron would be worn for festival by young woman, recently married and hoping to become pregnant or in the early stage of pregnancy. After the baby is born, the straps will be relocated so that the apron is converted to a baby carrier. The coin bottom border is show hope for good fortune for the baby. The 3 tassles on the end of the apron straps are show hope for eventually having 3 children. The butterfly is considered the mother of the Miao people.

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