Traditional & Ceremonial Textiles

Clothing s a symbol of who we are. In many parts of the world people are identified by the designs of the embroidery on their dress or the shape of their jacket . Traditional textiles such as clothing and dowry textiles are still used in many communities as part of every day life.

Ceremnionial clothing is worn for rights of passage events such as birth, coming of age, weddings and other special community events.

19th century "paisley" shawl RRP:  $ 895.00	Blue and white Paisley throw RRP:  $ 525.00	19th Century Paisley Shawl RRP:  $ 850.00
Antique Floral "Kashmir" style Shawl RRP:  $ 650.00	Vintage gold metal thread paisley cloth RRP:  $ 375.00	Embroidered Pouch with cord wrap RRP:  $ 25.00
Embroidered panel from Gujarat RRP:  $ 85.00	Large Floral Silk Suzani RRP:  $ 1,650.00	Vintage Black Suzani with bright roundels RRP:  $ 650.00
Miao Embroidered jacket c.1950 in shades of blue RRP:  $ 5,000.00	Miao Embroidered jacket c.1950 in shades of red RRP:  $ 5,000.00	Antique Chinese Silk Zai Shui 'Tie" with exquisite botanical painting. RRP:  $ 1,000.00
Large Market Arpillera Wall Hanging RRP:  $ 295.00	Ikat Chapan robe RRP:  $ 550.00