J.H.Terry

Asian Fine Art & Antique Textiles

Header ImageEmbroidery India/Pakistan

Antique Embroidered Textile Art from the Indian Subcontinent


  • Antique Animal Headdress
    Antique Animal Headdress
    Antique Animal Headdress A beautiful embroidered animal headdress, circa 1930's, Kutch, Gujarat, India. Wonderfully adorned with mica mirrors, beads, tufts and metal discs. Very fine embroidery. Price on Request More Details
  • Semi-Antique Sindh Gaj
    Semi-Antique Sindh Gaj
    Semi-Antique Sindh Gaj A stunning silk on silk embroidered 'gaj' or 'kangro', possibly Jamshoro area, Sindh, Pakistan. This amazing piece displays numerous techniques of silk on silk embroidery. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Abochhcini Shawl
    Antique Abochhcini Shawl
    Antique Abochhcini Shawl Antique embroidered 'Abochhcini' headcover/shawl, circa late 19th century, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan. Silk embroidery on home spun cotton ground. SOLD More Details
  • Semi-Antique Bridal Veil
    Semi-Antique Bridal Veil
    Semi-Antique Bridal Veil A beautiful and somewhat rare bride's wedding veil, circa mid 20th century, probably Noorhia group, Tharparkar, Sindh, Pakistan. Wonderful work, colors and condition. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Choli Fragment
    Antique Embroidered Choli Fragment
    Antique Embroidered Choli Fragment Beautiful antique embroidered 'gaj' fragment, possibly the work of the Halepota group, circa early 20th century, Sindh, Pakistan. With a beautiful lavender silk base in areas. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Skirt Length
    Antique Embroidered Skirt Length
    Antique Embroidered Skirt Length Antique embroidered skirt length, circa 1900, Lohana or Meghwar group, Sindh Province, Southeast Pakistan. Silk embroidery and mica on homespun cotton ground. Price on Request More Details
  • Antique Embroidered Mochi Choli
    Antique Embroidered Mochi Choli
    Antique Embroidered Mochi Choli Charming antique child's 'choli' or blouse front, circa 19th century, Kutch area of Gujarat, India. Silk embroidery on silk. Old, worn and tattered, but marvelous. Price on Request More Details
  • Semi-Antique Kantha Embroidery
    Semi-Antique Kantha Embroidery
    Semi-Antique Kantha Embroidery Semi-Antique embroidered 'kantha' spread, about 80yrs. old, West Bengal, India. A fabulous example with inscription, great color and condition. SOLD More Details