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Rare Antique Kalamkari Textile with written Cartouches
$9,000
£6,799.17
€7,797.17
CA$12,557.78
A$13,666.73
CHF 7,244.72
MX$164,421.14
NOK 91,886.29
SEK 84,069.52
DKK 58,250.77
About the Item
This rare antique Mughal Palampore textile (5'9" × 8'8") is an exceptional example of South Asian courtly craftsmanship, celebrated for its hand-painted and embroidered narrative detailing. Palampores were historically produced for elite patrons and export trade, and this piece retains hallmark attributes of the genre — including decorative written cartouches that lend historical gravitas and unmistakable Mughal identity. Richly colored and densely patterned, the textile exhibits the lyrical drawing, botanical refinement, and disciplined symmetry associated with the finest Mughal work.
Suitable for use as a floor textile, wall hanging, or mounted art panel, it functions as both decor and document — a collector-level artifact that brings luxury, scholarship, and visual drama to an interior. For connoisseurs of antique textiles, this Palampore embodies rarity, cultural resonance, and the enduring elegance of Mughal design.
- Dimensions:Height: 108 in (274.32 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
- Style:Islamic (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Cotton,Dyed
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- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1750
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Santa Barbara, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: SKU 30637 1stDibs: LU10669247156632
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