PRINTED KALIMKARI, INDIA, 19th C

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  • Lot: 45
  • April 2009 Vintage Fashion and Textile Auction
  • New York City
Long rectangular shape, resist, block print & painted cotton, primarily in deep red, blue, black, ochre & cream, red & cream striped center field w/ flowers & delicate paisleys in border, deep end borders w/ intricately patterned botehs, flowers & birds,fringed ends w/ extended tab in center w/ Arabic or Hindi script, jagged white perimeter border, 54.5" x 114.5", fringe 1", (stains, mends, & small holes) good; Provenance: personal collection of Dr. Henry Ginsburg.

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  • Price Realized: $ 312.5
  • Category: Ethnic Textiles
  • Era: 1850-1890
  • Condition: Very Good

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