A man's shawl from Waziristan which is part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, considered to be outside Pakistan's four provinces. Circa 1920s. The Mangal tribe who inhabit Waziristan actually straddle the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. This textile is very complex, composed of a black woven cotton field and silk ends, with silk embroidery in between. The combination of black cotton ground and silk is used to vivid effect...

Typical of the mountainous Swat valley in northern Pakistan, this cushion cover ("thakia" in Urdu) is distinguished by a purple cotton background embroidered in a bright pink, with yellow and sage highlights. This amazing piece measures 14 1/8 inches x 30 inches (36.1 cm x 76.2 cm). Swati embroidery patterns are traditionally handed down from mother to daughter and these are the typical color contrasts. In Swat, the embroidery is called bagh, meaning flower garden...

Elegant Japanese Cotton Jacket with sashiko hand stitches, slits on the sides, new condition. The small stitches go through from the front to back or back to front. The stitches on the front were sewn right along the stripes that they do not show up much but it gave a nice, gentle texture to the front. Dimensions: 37" wide x 39" long

Dated to the mid 20th century, this cushion cover (thakia) measures 15¼ inches x 30 inches (38.7 cm x 76.2 cm). As the Hazara district is situated between Punjab and Swat, the embroidery of this area is stylistically very similar to that of the Swat Valley. However, these pieces are generally more complex in design and construction. This piece is embroidered on both sides with silk on a cotton background in a predominantly geometric pattern...

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Incredible Set of ANTIQUE Venetian Thin Soffiato Art Glass Hexagonal Liquor DECANTER Bottle Set with Original Tray!!! Each of the 4 Decanter has its own little Cap (or Shot Glass?). Also, they all have controlled bubbles. The tray has a lip on the rim so the pieces do not slide off. Also has a folded edge on the bottom, so it is raised from the ground...

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Large and Beautiful Murano OPALESCENT PINK and GOLD FLECKS At Glass Double Handles Center Piece Bowl!!! Believe this is a BAROVIER and TOSO or an even earlier Barovier Seguso Ferro piece!!! The piece has a thick crimped rim, with heavy gold leaf, and rigaree ribbon decoration on the bottom. Would make a great Fruit Basket, or have it filled with Flowers! It has NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...

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RARE Super Bright Murano Cased YELLOW and GOLD FLECKS Art Glass Flip Top Bowl and Mushroom Lighter SET!!! Documented as Alfredo BARBINI, circa 1950-60s, and pictured in the Weil Ceramics and Glass Catalog!!! The bowl is very large, and heavy, at 6 3/4" across. They have NO damage (chips, nicks, or impact marks)...

Set of 3 Japanese Silver Tea Set with Jadeite Finial, and Chrysanthemum, Signed & Marked Jungin "Pure Silver"

The teapot 7.5 inches (19 cm) with handle up and 5 inches (12.8 cm) tall with handle down by 5.7 inches (14.6 cm) wide. The small teapot 3.7 inches (9.5 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The sharing cup is 1.6 inches (4.2 cm) tall by 4.2 inches (10.7 cm) wide. They are 1.6 Lb (25.8 oz).

They are tarnished and have surface wears and scratches...

Fabulously textured burl wood tea ceremony flower vase. Bamboo insets on both the bottom and top hold flowers. Late Taisho Period c. 1930 okimono. Usually placed in the Tokonoma or alcove with scroll above. Perfect condition. Ask for shipping quote. H:15" x W:6"

This is a set of 10 crystal glasses that were made in Czechoslovakia in the 1920s. They are unmarked but the style and workmanship is similar to pieces from that area. They are 3 inches high and the mouth of the glass is 2 1/2 inches wide. They ring when tapped. We think they are cocktail glasses from the shape and size. Each glass is hand decorated with enamel paint with golfers in their traditional dress. The detail is fine. The glasses are trimmed with gold on the rim and foot...

Japanese kasuri kimono made in high skilled workmanship throughout, excellent condition. 49 1/2" wide x 53” long, shoulder length 24 1/2"

Japanese kimono with Kikko turtle shell design, mid Showa, new condition. 49 1/4" wide x 57" long.

Westmoreland Fruit on Beaded Edge with painted Plum on 10.5" dinner plate. Produced from late 1940's to 1950's, in excellent condition. We have more of this pattern listed. 2 plates are available.

Anchor Hocking Glass Co. made this Royal Ruby sugar. It's part of the Fire King line. It's in great shape. Thanks for looking.

Hazel Atlas Glass Co. made Moderntone. This sherbet is in great shape. Thanks for looking.

Anchor Hocking Glass Co. made this Golden Swirl creamer and sugar. They are in great shape. Thanks for looking.

A vintage textile in silk thread from northern Afghanistan, probably from Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh or Tashkurghan. Circa early 20th century. These kinds of textiles were made for domestic use. The back is lined with print fabric, most likely from Ivanovo, a town northeast of Moscow. The textile depicts floral designs around three central rosettes composed of long and short stitch enclosed by linear and curvilinear borders in satin stitch. The background is a bergundy colored cotton...

Saye qosha is an Uzbek textile used to decorate piles of quilts when they are stored during the day...