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Asian Fine Art & Antique Textiles

Header ImageEmbroidery India/Pakistan

Antique Embroidered Textile Art from the Indian Subcontinent


  • Antique Applique 'Roomal'
    Antique Applique 'Roomal'
    Antique Applique 'Roomal' Antique applique and embroidered 'roomal', early 20th century, Sindh Province, South Pakistan. Nice work, beautiful colors and good condition. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Kantha
    Antique Embroidered Kantha
    Antique Embroidered Kantha Antique quilted and embroidered 'kantha', early 19th century, undivided Bengal, India. A wonderful embroidered baby quilt with protective inscription. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Choli
    Antique Embroidered Choli
    Antique Embroidered Choli Antique women's festival 'choli' or blouse, Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Himalayan foothills. Floss silk embroidery on indigo homespun cotton. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Band
    Antique Embroidered Band
    Antique Embroidered Band Antique embroidered band, early 20th century, Gujarat, India. A beautiful example with silk and cotton embroidery on an indigo dyed cotton ground. Nice condition. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Emboidered Bagh
    Antique Emboidered Bagh
    Antique Emboidered Bagh Antique 'bagh' or wedding shawl/headcover, circa early 20th century, Western Punjab, India. A beautiful shawl completely embroidered in floss silk. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Sindh 'Gaj'
    Antique Sindh 'Gaj'
    Antique Sindh 'Gaj' Semi-antique embroidered 'gaj' or tunic front, circa 1940, Lohana or Meghwar group, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan. Heavily embroidered with silk, using mica and metal disks. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Phulkari Bagh
    Antique Phulkari Bagh
    Antique Phulkari Bagh Antique embroidered 'bagh' or wedding headcover/shawl, circa 1920-30's, West Punjab, India. Floss silk embroidery, made by the groom's mother for the bride. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Embroidered 'Kantha'
    Antique Embroidered 'Kantha'
    Antique Embroidered 'Kantha' Antique quilted and embroidered 'kantha', circa 1920's-30's, West Bengal, India. This wonderful example displays a central medallion, birds and floral forms. Price on Request More Details