Art
Set of 3 Kalaga Tapestries
- Item Number
- 185
- Estimated Value
- 180 USD
- Sold
- 60 USD to kgoetz
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to CATAMOUNT ARTS (tax ID 030276780) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Set of three tapestries, handmade in Myanmar. These tapestries have openings for dowels for hanging on a wall. They are also formatted as covers for pillows. Each measure approximately 21.5 x 15 inches.
About Kalaga:
Kalaga is a heavily embroidered appliqué tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace against a background made of cotton or velvet indigenous to Burma (Myanmar). The word kalaga, which means "curtain," comes from the Burmese language, although Burmese refer to such tapestries as shwe gyi do (gold thread embroidery).These tapestries use a sewing technique called shwe gyi.
This artform emerged during the Konbaung dynasty in the mid-19th century and reached its zenith during the reign of Mindon Min, when velvet became fashionable at the royal court.
In a typical tapestry, padded figures are cut from various types of cloth and sewn onto a background, usually red or black cloth to form an elaborate scene, traditionally from Burmese classical plays (e.g. Ramayana, Jataka). The figures are sewn using a combination of metallic and plain threads and adorned with sequins, beads and glass stones.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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