Antique Hand Block Printed Kalamkari Wallhanging: C19th India ecclesiastical textiles This is a wonderful example

This is a wonderful example of embroidery from this era and would make an excellent addition to a collection

handmade in the same way that kimono silks are made

mauves and deep crimson on a primrose yellow ground which gives it a beautiful colour combination which would suit most interior settings

onto a soft cotton/linen ground

most notably the double crescent moon

Antique Hand Block Printed Kalamkari Wallhanging: C19th India ecclesiastical textiles This is a wonderful exampleItem Details: A soft and pretty hand block printed fine cotton Kalamkari dating from the 19th century, India. The large arch at the top mimics a prayer niche, a common design element in Indian art. The prominent teardrop shape in the center is a boteh (paisley) motif, often representing a cypress tree or a "Tree of Life". The base features confronting peacocks,symbols of royalty and beauty, and tigers lions at the bottom, which often represent power