Wall decoration
29 November 2018
Description

The materials are from when the Mughals ruled India and the embroidery is of metal thread dipped in silver / gold water on velvet

Provenance

Grandfather who used to collect antique

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Klaus
Dec 01, 20:37 UTC
Fair Market Value
$800 - $1,000 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a 19th century Surya related heavily embroidered Zardosi work embroidery in gold and silver colour cord and colored silks, unknown size 120 & 60 cm (?), apparently in good condition. This technique was brought from Iran to India, simiar stumpwork can also be found in Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand. The estimate is based on similar items offered or sold at auction. A highly decorative piece of textile.

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