Japanese Old Spliced Giant Cloth / Large Tapestry / Exhibition Rug / 20th

All hand work framed silk Japanese tapestry with embroidered boarder. A deep custom black lacquered frame. Originaly sold from Newman Galleries....

Early 20th Century Bhutanese wrapping cloth / bhundi A beautifully preserved example of a rare Bhutanese wrapping cloth (bhundi), which would have be...

Early 20th Century Japanese linen go-board pattern futon cover A unique example of a game-themed textile, this 3-panel futon cover is woven of very fine...

Modern tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 cm x 78 cm.

Mechanical Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 x 7...

Tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 150 x 75 cm.

Modern tapestry of the 20th century in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 43 cm x 95 cm.

An impressive Japanese embroidery tapestry circa 1890s Meiji period, presented with brocade border on linen canvas in a Lucite shadow box. The stunning design features three dragons coiling and flying in the clouds. The high relief technique used to render the dragons using mostly the silver threads gives this piece a tremendous sense of motion. The most auspicious mythological creature in Japan and China, dragons were a very popular motif in textile art. In this particular piece, it is the impressive size, the superb craftsmanship, the profuse use of silver threads and near perfect condition that set it apart. Japanese Meiji textiles were widely exhibited in the west during turn of the 20th century at the international exposition. It was used to showcase the Japanese aesthetics with the techniques at their pinnacle. These expositions solidified the country's images overseas and felled the Japanese craze in the west, which turned out to be a long-lasting influence on the western art. Many pieces were purchased and stayed in the west. It is likely this estate piece was from one of the expositions based on its high quality. For two similar dragon tapestries...

"Sub-Marine" modern tapestry of the 20th century realised by Robert Debieve, in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 157 cm x 113 cm.

Modern tapestry of the 20th century realized by M.C.Bertrand, in perfect condition of conservation. Negotiable price and free delivery. Dimension: 175 cm x 100 cm.