$1,195
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This Thar desert embroidery is a vibrant celebration of nomadic tribal artistry. This antique textile fragment, likely a ceremonial tunic front from the Banjara or Rabari tribes of Gujarat and Rajasthan, features dense, hand-stitched geometric embroidery in a palette of saffron, crimson, and forest green. The piece is famous for its Shisha mirror-work, where small, hand-cut glass mirrors are encased in intricate thread-work to ward off evil spirits and reflect the sunlight of the Thar Desert. The embroidery showcases a complex grid of protective symbols and rhythmic borders, mounted onto a deep charcoal-black cotton ground that makes the colors and mirrors pop with architectural intensity. Professionally float-mounted on a textured cream linen field within a minimalist frame, this 35.5-inch vertical display transforms a piece of functional tribal dress into a monumental work of wall art. It is a perfect soul-piece for a Global Bohemian or Modern Rustic interior, offering a tactile history that is both raw and refined. As an authentic antique textile, "The Desert Mirror" is presented in its Original Antique Condition. The piece exhibits a beautifully weathered character, including softened thread colors, occasional mirror oxidation, and natural variations in the hand-woven base cloth. These earned marks of history are essential proof of its tribal provenance and artisanal soul. • *Era: Mid-20th Century • *Size: 26.5“(L) x 2" (D) x 35.5“(H) • *Material: Hand-Embroidered Cotton; Hand-Cut Glass Mirrors; Linen Matting; Wood Frame • *Color: Black/Multi • *Features: Traditional Shisha mirror-work; dense tribal geometric motifs; large-scale vertical format. • *Origin: Gujarat / Rajasthan, India • *Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic tribal character, including time-softened pigments, historical mirror oxidation, and natural textural variations consistent with antique nomadic textiles. • **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio
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