Very large beautiful Embroidered and beaded Kalaga tapestry with sequins from Myanmar.

Hand made. I sew a black border later to frame the Artwork and hang it but could be framed instead.

Can be hanged with a curtain rod.

Unique item.

2 metres x 1 metre

Pick up from West Pennant Hills.

Can post Australia wide. Heavy item.

Vintage Embroidered Burmese Elephant Kalaga Cushion Cover …

The Burmese Kalaga is a heavily embroidered appliqué tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace against a background made of cotton. The word Kalaga, which means "curtain," and comes from the Burmese language, although Burmese refer to such tapestries as "gold thread embroidery". This art form emerged during the Konbaung dynasty in the mid-1800s and reached its zenith during the reign of Mindon Min, when velvet became fashionable at the royal court.

In a typical tapestry, padded figures are cut from various types of cloth and sewn onto a background, usually red or black cloth to form an elaborate scene, traditionally from Burmese classical plays (e.g. Ramayana, Jataka). The figures are sewn using a combination of metallic and plain threads and adorned with sequins, beads and glass stones…

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