VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE BURMESE KALAGA WALL HANGING 165 x 135 cm

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Seller: needlesswants ✉️ (120) 100%, Location: Eumundi, Queensland, AU, Ships to: AU, AMERICAS, EUROPE, ASIA, NZ, Item: 141850865979 VINTAGE COLLECTIBLE BURMESE KALAGA WALL HANGING 165 x 135 cm. Kalaga (Burmese) is a heavily embroidered applique tapestry made of silk, velvet, sequins, beads, cabochons, twine, padded (often more than an inch above fabric) figures of people and animals. Lining is of cotton used primarily to protect the back and tacking threads. This art form emerged during the Konbaung Dynasty in the mid- 1800's and reached its zenith during the reign of Mindon Min when velvet became fashionable. 

In a typical tapestry the padded figures are cut from various types of cloth (this one is from a white cotton) and sewn onto a background of black cotton to form an elaborate scene traditionally called Jataka. The figures and surroundings are then sewn using a combination of metallic and plain threads, and adorned with sequins, beads, glass, and stone.


Note: some stones are missing  
Additional photos of all figures are available upon request.
  • Condition: New with defects
  • Condition: In good condition considering it's age, can do with some minor repair of the stitching, a couple of sequins and glass beads missing. Otherwise is very good shape.
  • Size: 165 x 135 cm
  • Shape: Rectangle
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Production Technique: Beading
  • Colour: Multicoloured
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Myanmar
  • Department: Adults
  • Dimensions: 165 x 135 cm
  • Style: Oriental
  • Custom Bundle: No
  • Item Height: 135cm
  • Item Width: 165cm
  • Additional Parts Required: No
  • Material: Fabric
  • Mounting: Wall Mounted
  • Theme: Religious
  • Pattern: Asian
  • Type: Tapestry
  • Features: Embroidered
  • Antique: No
  • Year Manufactured: 1989
  • Finish: Jewelled
  • Room: Any Room
  • Signed: No
  • Item Weight: 15 lb
  • Engraved: No
  • Brand: Unbranded
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1980-1989
  • Suitable For: Wall
  • Orientation: Horizontal
  • Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)
  • Customised: No

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