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Two Elephants using cotton, colored threads, beads, sequins, and glass stones, hand sewn, c. 1990, ,
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- Condition:In very fine condition.
- Size:
20 5/8 by 39 in.(22.5 x 99 cm.)
- Framing: Sold unframed
- Note: The Kalaga is the traditional name for embroidered tapestries from the Myanmar region in Burma. The Kalagas are handmade mainly in the Shwe Chi Doe style, which go back more than a century. Each wall painting is made using cotton, colored threads, beads, sequins, and glass stones. The figures are three dimensional and thus more life like as the result of being stuffed with cotton.The kalgas mainly consist of stories of Jataka ( Buddha's journey towards enlightenment), The Ramayana, historical scenes, zodiac signs, and various lucky animals. These bright and colorful decorations are often seen on Burmese temple walls. The Kalagas are best framed without a glass so that the intricate detail can be appreciated. These wall paintings can also be hung without a frame and come with loops at the top for that purpose.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
300-500
249-415
204-340
294-490
*
Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.83 , British Pound 0.68, Swiss Fr 0.98. All conversion values are approximate with
the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: bt-2001h-02
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- Condition:In very fine condition.
- Size:
20 5/8 by 39 in.(22.5 x 99 cm.) - Framing: Sold unframed
- Note: The Kalaga is the traditional name for embroidered tapestries from the Myanmar region in Burma. The Kalagas are handmade mainly in the Shwe Chi Doe style, which go back more than a century. Each wall painting is made using cotton, colored threads, beads, sequins, and glass stones. The figures are three dimensional and thus more life like as the result of being stuffed with cotton.The kalgas mainly consist of stories of Jataka ( Buddha's journey towards enlightenment), The Ramayana, historical scenes, zodiac signs, and various lucky animals. These bright and colorful decorations are often seen on Burmese temple walls. The Kalagas are best framed without a glass so that the intricate detail can be appreciated. These wall paintings can also be hung without a frame and come with loops at the top for that purpose.
Two Elephants using cotton, colored threads, beads, sequins, and glass stones, hand sewn, c. 1990, ,
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| Estimates* | |||||||||||
US $ |
Euro |
UK pound |
Swiss Fr |
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300-500 |
249-415 |
204-340 |
294-490 |
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*
Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.83 , British Pound 0.68, Swiss Fr 0.98. All conversion values are approximate with
the final cost determined in dollars.
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