Textiles

  • Sale! Antique Brocaded  Church Document Cover, Bolivia (2936B)

    Antique Brocaded Church Document Cover, Bolivia (2936B)

    Original price was: $195.00.Current price is: $135.00.
    H: 10.5″  W: 10.5″ D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    Hand made in a folder style, this Bolivian religious document holder possibly used for priests’ sermons or other important  documents, is decorated on each side with brocaded purple fabric with gold thread. The finely brocaded stylized and symbolic passion flower designs are framed by geometric and curved gold borders and the inside and ends are lined in red fabric.  Our images do not do it justice as they cannot capture light flickers from the interwoven gold threads and vibrant gold floral patterns.

     

  • Sale! Antique Brocaded Church Document Holder, Bolivia, 2036A

    Antique Brocaded Church Document Holder, Bolivia, 2036A

    Original price was: $185.00.Current price is: $145.00.
    H: 3″ W: 10.5″  D: 0.5″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    Bolivian religious document holder likely for priests’ sermons/important documents, brocaded purple fabric with gold thread of stylized passion flowers and roses representing Jesus’ crucifixion and purity .

  • Sale! Framed Beadwork Tapestry, India H: 30" (1426)

    Framed Beadwork Tapestry, India H: 30″ (1426)

    Original price was: $495.00.Current price is: $395.00.
    H: 30″    W:  29.5″   D: 2.125″   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING

    Vintage beadwork tapestry with many auspicious Hindu symbols: Tree of Life, Monkey God Hanuman, a horse and pair of peacocks together symbolizing the cycle of life, spiritual growth, enlightenment, divine wisdom and beauty. Used in many Indian celebrations, they are also placed at home doorways and thresholds symbolizing warmth, positivity, and protection and invite blessings to the home.

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  • Sale! SOLD Antique/Vintage Small Rug w/Double Dorje China (3372)

    SOLD Antique/Vintage Small Rug w/Double Dorje China (3372)

    Original price was: $375.00.Current price is: $285.00.
    25″ Square

    This vibrant carpet can be used as aid for meditation to sit on or hung on a wall.

  • Sale! Vintage Kuba Cloth Square, Africa, Republic of Congo (3781A)

    Vintage Kuba Cloth Square, Africa, Republic of Congo (3781A)

    Original price was: $95.00.Current price is: $75.00.
    H: 18″  W: 18″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL US

    Woven from strands of raffia palm leaves, this traditional vintage bordered square Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was made using vegetable dye and is embellished with sophisticated embroidered, applique and patchwork linear designs.

  • Sale! Vintage Kuba Textile, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18"

    Vintage Kuba Textile, Africa, Republic of Congo H: 18″

    Original price was: $95.00.Current price is: $75.00.
    H: 18″  W: 18″ | FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL US!

    Woven from strands of raffia palm leaves, this traditional vintage bordered square Kuba cloth from the Democratic Republic of the Congo was made using vegetable dye and is embellished with sophisticated embroidered, applique and patchwork linear designs.

  • Sale! Vintage Small Rug with 4 Bats, China H: 26"

    Vintage Small Rug with 4 Bats, China H: 26″

    Original price was: $375.00.Current price is: $315.00.
    H: 26″ W:  26″ |  FREE SHIPPING IN CONTINENTAL US!

    Made from wool and natural dyes this small vibrant vintage carpet square can be used for meditation, an accent piece or hung on a wall. The center has 4 stylized bats, the ultimate symbol of good luck, blessings, happiness and riches.

  • Vintage Yoruba Cowrie Shell Head Shrine, Africa, Nigeria (1657BSK)

    Vintage Yoruba Cowrie Shell Head Shrine, Africa, Nigeria (1657BSK)

    $785.00
    H: 15″ W: 9″ D: 9″   |  CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST

    Vintage “crowns” called an ile ori  the “house of the head,”  were cowrie shell shrine  made to show gratitude for and recognition of the power of the head and manifest Yoruba ideas of individuality and authority. Not meant to be worn they are often placed on altars for prayer and divination and can be a symbol of a Yoruba deity. This headdress with an impressive design was included in the San Francisco International Airport, “Crowning Achievements” exhibition in April-August, 1994. It comes with a Lucite stand.

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