J.H.Terry

Asian Fine Art & Antique Textiles

Header ImageEmbroidery India/Pakistan

Antique Embroidered Textile Art from the Indian Subcontinent


  • Antique Embroidered Bagh
    Antique Embroidered Bagh
    Antique Embroidered Bagh Antique embroidered 'bagh' or wedding headcover/shawl, circa early 20th century, West Punjab, India/Pakistan. Rare reciprocal design in copper and white floss silk. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Blouse Front (Gaj)
    Antique Embroidered Blouse Front (Gaj)
    Antique Embroidered Blouse Front (Gaj) Antique blouse front known as a 'gaj', early 20th century, Lohana or Meghwar group, Tharparkar, Sindh Province, Pakistan. Silk embroidery with mica on khaddar cotton. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Dhaniya Cover
    Antique Dhaniya Cover
    Antique Dhaniya Cover A beautiful and quite old 'Dhaniya', circa 1900, Kutch, Gujarat, India, This is a very old example with both silk and cotton embroidery and roller block printed trim. SOLD More Details
  • Applique Chakla
    Applique Chakla
    Applique Chakla A unique and beautiful semi-antique applique 'chakla', circa 1930's-40's, Kutch or Rajasthan, India. This applique displays a vibrant, colorful geometric design. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Kantha Embroidery
    Antique Kantha Embroidery
    Antique Kantha Embroidery Antique embroidered 'kantha', circa 1900, undivided Bengal, India. A beautiful quilted and embroidered 'kantha', with layered cotton muslin and cotton threads. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Punjabi Bagh
    Antique Punjabi Bagh
    Antique Punjabi Bagh Beautiful antique 'Bagh' or headcover/wedding shawl, circa first third 20th century, Punjab, Indian subcontinent. Wonderful example in pristine condition. SOLD More Details
  • Antique Embroidered 'Chakla'
    Antique Embroidered 'Chakla'
    Antique Embroidered 'Chakla' Antique embroidered ''chakla' or ceremonial coverlet, circa 1920, Saurashtra state, Gujarat, India. Silk and cotton embroidery on homespun indigo dyed cotton. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidery Gujarat
    Antique Embroidery Gujarat
    Antique Embroidery Gujarat Antique embroidery, circa 19th century, Saurashtra, Gujarat, India. Floss silk embroidery on homespun cotton ground, with people, animals and mandala. Price on Request More Details