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Place of Origin: South Asian
Hand-blown Glass Indian Diablo - White Black Skull Snake
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Indian Diablo, 2024 Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting As the first art-glass studio and one-o...
Category

2010s Post-Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Hand-blown Clear Glass Skull Black Snake with Silver Gilding
By Rural Modern Glass Studio
Located in Mumbai, India, Maharashtra
Skull & Snake, 2024 Grant Garmezy in collaboration with Evan Schauss for Rural Modern Glass Studio using the technique of Hot Glass Sculpting, Silver Gilding on Snake by Prachi Kawad...
Category

2010s Post-Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Art Glass, Blown Glass

Kerala Spiral Carved-Wood Boat Prow from Southern India
Located in Atlanta, GA
A South Indian (Kerala) wooden boat prow from the mid-20th century. This hand carved boat prow from Kerala is adorn with pierced spiral-carved volute, suppor...
Category

20th Century South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Old Tribal Stone Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old Tribal stone squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved face. These were protective figures used in Nepal. ...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Classic Intricacy Snow White Indian Tan 180x270 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
This rug is an exquisite blend of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, presenting a visually striking addition to any living space. This rectangular rug features an exq...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

City Charms Tea Rose Tea Rose 168x240 cm Hand Tufted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Have you ever longed to bring the enchanting hues and architectural wonders of Jaipur into your living space? The Jaipur Wunderkammer Collection by Matteo Cibic for captures the spir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Elysian Waves Antique White Deep Teal 270x360 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
The intricate design of this stunning rug from our Unstring by Kavi collection features a blend of antique white and deep teal hues, creating a striking visual impact that instantly ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Framed Indian Portrait of a Prince, Conservation Framed
Located in Greenwich, CT
Opaque watercolor heightened with gold on paper. A young prince is seated in a palace courtyard under a canopy receiving a party of noblemen. His ministers stand behind him, wearing peaked turbans with floral patterns, their gestures conveying their welcoming demeanor towards the noblemen. The guests are wearing red and blue turbans...
Category

1830s Other Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Fine Indian Brush Painting of a Nobleman Riding on a Horse
Located in Greenwich, CT
refined Indian brush painting of a nobleman riding on a horse, intricate detail, ink, color and gold gilt on paper, Conservation framed
Category

Early 1900s Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Large vintage Shiva lingam stone Indian Asian Art Sculpture Interior Décor
Located in London, GB
A multi-coloured stone Shiva Lingam, a elongated egg shaped stone used for Shaivite worship in Hindu rituals These heavy stones are sacred and come from the Narmada River in In...
Category

1880s Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Large South Indian India Asian Original Pichwai Painting of Elephant Procession
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly gorgeous, quite large and decorative, engaging South Indian Asian (India) Pichwai and/or gouache painting in a heavy two-sided acrylic frame featuring an evening Maharaja roy...
Category

20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Textile, Silk, Paint

Wooden Indian Sculpture.. or Personal Guard!
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Impressive antique Indian warrior, from Gujarat. ( N. 811.) Gujarat o Gujrat, antique town in Indian (now Pakistan) region of Punjab. It was an importan...
Category

Mid-18th Century Other Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Weathered Old Tribal Squatting Spring Figure, Nepal, Early 20th Century praying
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered tribal squatting spring figure with hands raised in namaste position, traces of clay and incrustation, expressive carved open mouth and eyes. These were protective figu...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th-Early 20th Century Tantric Hook and Snare, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th to early 20th century Iron hook and snare, Nepal A rare, esoteric device used by Buddhist Tantric practitioners in Tibet and Nepal as a method of controlling events. These powe...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Iron

Polished Aluminum Bald Eagle Clutching USA Flag and Crest Wall Decor
Located in Stamford, CT
Large Bald Eagle clutching USA Flag and crest wall decor. This large patriotic eagle wall plaque is a beautiful piece made with hand crafted polished aluminum very good quality and w...
Category

2010s South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Aluminum

Colorful Patchwork Tapestry
Located in Malibu, CA
Colorful patchwork textile with 20 intricate squares, handmade from India. Use as wall hanging, bedspread or throw.
Category

20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Antique 19th Century Indian Kalighat Painting of Krishna Milking Cow
Located in New York, NY
Antique late 19th Century Indian Kalighat natural pigment watercolor painting of Krishna milking a cow under a Pipal tree. The cow is smiling at Krishna, with divine love. The cosmic dance of life represented in a symbolic message within the painting. Framed in gold painted carved wood frame under glass. Origins of Kalighat painting According to legend, Lord Shiva, the god of dance and destruction, was deep in meditation on Mount Kailash when he received news of the death of his consort, Sati, an avatar (or human manifestation) of the goddess Kali. He wandered for days with her body draped across his shoulders and his inconsolable grief threatened to ruin the earth. Lord Vishnu, the Preserver, was called upon to intervene. To relieve Shiva's burden, he shattered Sati's body into 51 pieces. The little toe of Sati's right foot was said to have fallen at the site of the Hooghly River...
Category

Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Paper

Hand-Wound Nagaland "Coral Glass" 10 Strand Beaded Necklace, India c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A 10-strand necklace hand-crafted from red-orange Naga beads from the early 20th century and strung with natural fibers. Necklaces such as these were a stat...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Glass

Early 20th Century Brass Iron Jeweler s Torch, Karnataka, South India
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 20th Century Brass & Iron Jeweler's Torch, Karnataka, South India Experience the history and craftsmanship of South India with this early 20th Century brass & iron jeweler's t...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Moroccan Intricate Bronze Detailed Doors
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Impressive antique carved Indian double doors, Made of solid wood and metal with intricate bronze detailed. Absolutely stunning carved wood. It could be used as a garden gate or as a...
Category

19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique Persian Afshar Tribal Rug Hand-Knotted Wool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand-Knotted Wool This vintage Persian Afshar tribal rug, handwoven in Iran, showcases a striking geometric medallion design with i...
Category

1920s Tribal Vintage South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Hand Carved Tribal Wooden Nepalese Beaker Milk Pot with Handle
By Kuba
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large hand carved tribal wooden beaker Nepalese milk pot with handle. Early 20th century antique tribal milk pot with incised pattern. This rustic milk pot wa...
Category

Early 20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

20th Century Naga People s Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This 20th-century chair, hand-carved from a single piece of wood by the Naga people of India, is a remarkable blend of primitive charm and modern spirit. The Naga people, known for t...
Category

20th Century Primitive South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Handcrafted Vintage Stuffed Raj Cotton Embroidered Camel Toy, India, 1950
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric camel toy. Vintage small camel stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector...
Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Cotton

Antic Yak Milk Jar with Handle North Népal Santal Tribe Hand Crafted Hard Wood
Located in Miami, FL
Large wood Nepal Yak Milk Jar hand crafted with geometric patterns covering the Body of the pot. 2 wholes around the top of the hedge where a rope went thr...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Hand-Hammered Raj Black Metal Jug
By Rajhastani
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Raj large hand-hammered and hand-painted metal vessel, originally used to collect waters of the three sacred rivers, the Ganges and Yamuna Sarasvati. This large jug is much more than...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Metal

Antique Carved and Decorated Ship s Figurehead
Located in Sheffield, MA
Antique carved and decorated ship's figurehead, circa 1890, depicting a regal bird with a beak. The sculpture is in original paint. Although there has been much paint loss and age cr...
Category

Early 19th Century Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

South Indian India Rajasthan Signed Minature Painting of Village Desert Scene
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful, intricately detailed, and boldly colored South Indian miniature painting of village life in Rajasthan, India. These paintings are also known as Rajput paintings and/or Rajasthani...
Category

20th Century South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Paint

Extraordinary Carved Hindu Figural Sculpture with Krishna and Arjuna in The Triu
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large scale carved wood sculpture with extraordinary detail. The entire piece represents Krishna on his peace mission and preparation for war with the hostile Duryodhana. Later in triumph, here Krishna is the charioteer for the famed Archer Arjuna who rides in the Palaquin at back, in prayer and with his Bow and Arrow lying in front. The god Hanuman, with his monkey face and hiding a prayer scepter sits under an arch, flanked by carved peacocks. The chariot is drawn by four horses and the Palaquin has an elaborate top. Every inch has carved decorative details. The entire piece is mounted on a carved base with leafy details and scalloped base edge. Protected in a custom Plexiglass Display Case...
Category

20th Century Agra South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

South Indian Bronze Dancers Ritual Breast Plate on Stand
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and wonderful antique South Indian bronze breast plate mounted on a purpose made display stand believed to date from the 17th or 18th century. The...
Category

Late 18th Century Other Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Bronze

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different geometric forms, a circle, a rec...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

White Sapphire Buddha Head
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite hand-carved White Sapphire Buddha Head from India radiates tranquility and refined craftsmanship. Sculpted from a single natural White S...
Category

2010s South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Precious Stone

White Sapphire Buddha Head
White Sapphire Buddha Head
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Bahaar Peach dust Amethyst 150x240 cm Handknotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Shift your focus away from the chase and embrace the sheer joy of nature with Bahaar, a standout from the Majnun Collection designed by Pavitra Rajaram. Departing from the convention...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Guardian Figure, Northwest Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century tribal guardian figure, Northwest Nepal The mere essence of a protector figure remains in this weathered fragmen...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

The Rug Company Nazar Rug
By The Rug Company
Located in Basildon, London
The Nazar Rug by The Rug Company brings a sense of opulence to any interior. Handcrafted from the finest materials, it features a captivating geometric pattern in rich grey tones. Wi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Rustic Vintage Ethnic Dhaka Pattern Purple Throw Rug from Nepal
Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland
Beautiful vintage ethnic heavyweight cloth that could be used as a stunning home accessory whether thrown over a sofa or laid on the floor as a rug, perhaps even as a wall hanging admired as a piece of artistry. Dhaka is the traditional handmade fabric of the indigenous ‘Limbu’ people of Eastern Nepal, it’s origin goes back several hundred years to the Terhathum district. It is very unique and its distinctive geometric patterns make it stand out from other ethnic cloths. The Dhaka pattern is best known in the form of a topi, a cap worn by men in traditional dress and by bridegrooms at weddings and is a symbol of Nepalese heritage. Here the soft but strong natural fibres have been woven in several charming soft colors with the visible this threads displaying a captivating texture. Ever so slightly faded in patches which add to it’s history, character and charm. No damage or restoration. This would look fabulous in a Bohemian, rustic or even traditional interior. It could also be used as a very elaborate and luxurious beach accessory in the form of a towel or bathroom matt. We have two different throws as well as some wonderful Dhaka fabric cushions (pillows) backed in Irish linen that would match. Color: Purple, fuchsia pink, blue, black, white (off-white), orange and yellow, blanket, bed runner...
Category

20th Century South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Antique Hand Carved Pouring Dish, Indian, Hardwood, Serving Pot, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique hand carved pouring dish. An Indian, hardwood serving pot, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Eye-catching tribal appeal to the naive carved fini...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Nepal or Tibet Ghurra Churn Handle Carved Woven Knot, Old Worn Patina
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood handle from Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture. A butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with finely carved...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Indian Suzani-Inspired Textile
Located in Chicago, IL
This vibrant vintage Indian hand-embroidered textile draws inspiration from Persian Suzanis, reinterpreted through a distinctly South Asian lens. A grid of large, bold floral medalli...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

Tribal Rajasthani Multi-Color Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Deer Motif
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury handwoven multi-color cotton Dhurrie tribal rug with deer designs on each end. Hand knotted with fringe, Rajasthan, India, circa 1940s-1950s.
Category

20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton

1950s Wood Himachal Pot
Located in Roma, IT
This seemingly simple wooden vase is a design object of infinite beauty and elegance that can be placed in either an antique or a modern or contemporary setting. They are Indian arte...
Category

Mid-20th Century Rustic South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Antique Ghee Serving Jug, Indian, Tribal, Libation Cup, Candle Nozzle, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique ghee serving jug. An Indian, hardwood tribal libation cup or decorative candle nozzle, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. Fascinatingly naive treen...
Category

Mid-19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Faux Malachite Leather Decorative Indian Maharaja Box
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful unique Indian motif box with a lid. This piece would be fantastic for storing cigars, tv remotes, or miscellaneous items on a dresser or coffee table. The top of the box ...
Category

20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Paint

Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique Nepalese Butter Churn Handle. Known as a Ghurra, individually carved from a single piece of wood having different forms, a circle, a stem and a f...
Category

19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Brass Indian Temple Toy on Wheels
By Rajhastani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large sized (13" height) Indian temple toy. Camel with rider. Very rare to see this size. India is famous for its brass and copper metal craftsmanship. It ...
Category

Early 20th Century South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Leather Elephant Ornament India
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage small embroidered leather elephant ornament India. Asian red and blue handcrafted small leather stuffed elephant collectible toy. Dimensions: 5 x 2 x 3 inches. Great to use a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Large Vintage Indian Textile with Custom Frame
Located in Troy, MI
Vintage Indian block printed textiles from the 1940s-1960s have been sewn together in colorful patches with rows of running stitch embellish...
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Fabric, Canvas, Plexiglass, Wood

Old Tribal Cubist Squatting Spring Figure Nepal Early 20th Century Namaste Asia
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Old weathered cubist squatting tribal carved wood Spring Figure with hands raised in namaste position. Wonderful open form figure with hands in front of chest and great profile. Thes...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Stone

Mughal Moorish Gold and Red Embroidered Leather Shoes
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Amazing vintage Moorish Middle Eastern gold and red leather embroidered shoes. Ceremonial Royal leather wedding slippers, embroidered with gold thread. Aladdin, Ali Baba Arabic geni...
Category

Mid-20th Century Agra South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Leather

Indian Phulkari Wedding Textile, Silk Cotton Embroidery, Punjab 1900s
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This strikingly coloured Phulkari is from Punjab, India. It was hand-crafted from silk and cotton, with silk being used for the embroidery. Phulkari’s are a form of wedding shawl and...
Category

Early 20th Century Other South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Wood Paduka Sandals, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th to early 20th century tribal wood paduka sandals, India A sculptural pair of Indian paduka (khadau chappals) sandals with a simple scale pattern and nice encrusted patin...
Category

Late 19th Century Tribal Antique South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Jaipur Rugs 8X10 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool And Silk Grey Black Modern Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of this hand-knotted rug that paints a canvas of serenity and reflection. The ashwood ground and honey border evoke a palette of nature's tr...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

Nepal Himalayan Butter Churn Handle, Early 20th Century with Heart Shape
Located in Point Richmond, CA
An old carved wood Nepal, North India or other Himalayan culture butter churn handle called a ghurra. Created in the early 20th century. The handle with braided columns rising to a h...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Early to Mid-20th Century Bamboo Rooster Effigy, Terai, Nepal
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century bamboo rooster effigy, Terai, Nepal. A charming rooster made from the root of a bamboo from the Rai people of Terai, Nepal. He stands 8" high and his form ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Bamboo

Hand Painted Elephant in Gold Regalia on Paper, India
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful hand painted portrait of an elephant in full Indian wedding regalia. The animal is shown mid-stride and is covered in a green, red, and gold cloth. A blue and gold styliz...
Category

20th Century Anglo-Indian South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Gold

Six Early 20th Century Hair Detanglers, Kerala, India
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Six early 20th century hair detanglers from Kerala and South Karnataka, India. An unusual group of six hair detanglers found exclusively in Southern India. The carved wooden example...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jaipur Rugs 10X14 Feet Hand Knotted Carpet Wool Bamboo Silk Beige Brown Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
Step into modern elegance with our hand-knotted rug, harmonizing soft gray and antique white in a contemporary masterpiece. It blends mesh textures and creates a serene atmosphere. T...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Silk

Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Vintage Raj Hand-Crafted Stuffed Cotton Embroidered Elephant, India, 1950. Anglo Raj vintage hand-crafted stuffed cotton embroidered elephant, India, 1950. Handmade in Rajasthan, India, colorful fabric elephant toy. Vintage small elephant stuffed cotton embroidered and decorated with small mirrors, great collector piece. Anglo Raj, small stuffed elephant...
Category

Mid-20th Century Anglo Raj South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Fabric

Velvet Ripples Ashwood Jamaican Aqua 270x360 cm Hand Knotted Rug
By JAIPUR RUGS
Located in Milano, IT
The design of this handcrafted rug from our Unstring By Kavi collection is a testament to commitment to artisanal excellence. The Ashwood base provides a neutral and grounding founda...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern South Asian Folk Art

Materials

Wool

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