BANJARA INDIA RARE ANTIQUE MIRROR WALL HANGING TAPESTRY Start Price USD 146.99 Current Price USD 146.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, September 18, 2008 End Time Saturday, October 18, 2008 Location Gilbert AZ See more about 'BANJARA INDIA RARE ANTIQUE MIRROR WALL HANGING TAPESTRY' Description BANJARA INDIA RARE ANTIQUE MIRROR WALL HANGING TAPESTRY Spectacular, brilliant Vintage Antique Tribal Masterpiece Indian Tapestry Wall Hanging Throw in every conceivable color bound together with Crimson and Red and exquisite intricate heavy "Banjara" Hand Embroidery in silk & linen threads, COWRIE Shell work & tons of large Mirror work from the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat in Western India, Size: 60" X 40" SKU# NW5222 A Mystical Tapestry made of vintage Banjara quilt patchwork in vibrant colors of rural India! The Banjara quilt style is very specific to western Rajasthan and parts of Sindh in Pakistan.You are looking at a very vibrant & stunning work of folk craftsmanship, one of the most Ethnic pieces you've probably ever seen. The "Banjara" style is one of the most prized styles of hand embroidery, never seen in any departmental store in the U.S and limited to collector's sites. What distinguishes this memorable style of embroidery is the fact that it covers every inch of fabric with exuberant colors of rural western India. This gorgeous & exquisite Tapestry in Red, Crimson, Green, Russet, deep Pink, Burgundy and Blue has intricate & heavy "Banjara" hand embroidery embellished with tons of glittering huge antique mirrors. So extensive & intricate is the work that the package weight of this tapestry is 6.5 lbs! Antique patches from Banjara textiles, wedding saris & dresses from western India have been put together at random to create this masterpiece which will glitter & illuminate any wall, table or chest.This spectacular piece of workmanship & skill is an amazing collage of hundreds of intricate antique mirrors, intricate thread work, beads & what not. The sparkling embellishments will lend a spectacularly ethnic look and add style to your room. Transform your wall with the royal grandeur of Indian culture. This unique elegance will add character and transform your table too if you choose to use this as a runner / table cover. Go for a dramatic makeover of your couch and this throw in your living room would become a conversational piece of art. You'll have to just stare at this dramatic piece for hours to believe the unbelievable! A 1" Red trim adds accent & a very strong character to the Tapestry. The back is lined with similar linen or satin. A must have in any season for all ethnic savvy ones. This is a rare beauty not to be missed, a genuine collector's item & the result of days of workmanship of this community of absolutely exquisite artisans from the Western part of India. Don't miss this great deal. Guaranteed you'll love it or your money back! Additional Product Information Dimensions: 60" X 40" Package Weight: 6.5 lbs due to thousands of antique mirrors & beads Care: Dry Clean ONLY. Avoid brushing Note: Beads or mirrors may be cracked or missing - this is NOT an imperfection. Patches from vintage textiles and dresses from the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat in India have been used to create the collage. Some antique mirrors may be cracked or broken About "Banjara" Embroidery The "Banjara" (also called Lambanis) embroidery style is specific to the nomad community in the states of Rajasthan & Gujarat in Western India. The stitch used is petite-point & extremely tiny cross-stitch & running stitch is used. Every single inch of the cloth is covered in this very fine embroidery of vibrant colors. Mirrors, wood beads and Cowrie Shell Tassels are added to produce an exuberant effect. Hanging a Tapestry - In general, tapestries look best when hung 4"-6" away from the wall. - Best when matching hanging rod, finials & drapery rings with clips are used. - Ideal viewing distance is 8'-12'. This allows best appreciation of the color, mirror work, bead work & embroidered patterns. - Any creases in the tapestry can be removed by careful pressing in non-steam mode on the reverse side. My Other Auctions Please click here to see my other Auction & Store items - the best quality is at EXOTICA GALLERIE INDIA View all items in my Gallery Payment Information I accept Paypal and credit cards. Shipping Information U.S Shipping Charges: Customers pay actual shipping charges based on their ZIP code (U.S destinations only). Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to calculate your exact shipping charges. 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