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Subject:Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Tim Thu, Jan 07, 2010 IP: 24.242.231.237 Im trying to figure out what it is or find something else like it. Its got metal chain link stuff and glass beads. |
Subject:Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Cal Thu, Jan 07, 2010 Nice piece of embroidery. |
Subject:Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Bill H Thu, Jan 07, 2010 Jim, that's a kalaga, which is a Burmese tapestry for hanging, though possibly a new Thai or Indian interpretation. Kalaga motifs usually are based on episodes from the Burmese Ramayana (Epic of Prince Rama) or Jataka (life of the Buddha), with costuming usually reflecting that of traditional Burmese dance. In thinking yours might be Thai or Indian, both countries developed cottage industries in kalaga-making during and after the Vietnam War era, when kalaga collecting hit its stride. Also the colors in yours look to be a bit duller than typically seen on Burmese originals, but exposure to sunlight could be the culprit. Here are images of a couple of early 20th century kalagas I collected in Rangoon during the 1980's. |
Subject:Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Matt Fri, Jan 08, 2010 Hey Tim, What you have there is a Burmese Kalagas. ( You can Google Kalagas for more information ) Most likely purchased in Thailand in the last 25 years. |
Subject:Re: Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Anita Mui Sun, Jan 10, 2010 Dear Tim |
Subject:Re: Re: Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Cal Tue, Jan 12, 2010 Thank you all for correcting my guess! |
Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Tim Thu, Jan 21, 2010 Awesome, thank you so much for your help. |
Subject:Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Raised Art Tapestry
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Jan 22, 2010 You're welcome for my part, and I should apologize for calling you 'Jim', Tim. |
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