Large Antique Burmese Kalaga Gold Thread Tapestry of Peacocks c.1890-1910, Nice - $275 - (Ennismore, ON)

Beautiful antique Burmese Kalaga tapestry, dating to 1890-1910. Peacock design. Measures 58" x 31" Kalaga (Burmese) is a heavily embroidered,applique, tapestry made of silk, flannel, felt, wool and lace against a background made of cotton or velvet indigenous to Burma(Myanmar). The word kalaga, which means "curtain," comes from the Burmese language, although Burmese refer to such tapestries as shwe gyi do ( "gold thread embroidery"). These tapestries use a sewing technique called shwe gyi. This art form emerged during the Konbaung dynasty in the mid-19th century and reached its zenith during the reign of Mindon Min, when velvet became fashionable at the royal court. In a typical tapestry, padded figures are cut from various types of cloth and sewn onto a background, usually red or black cloth to form an elaborate scene, traditionally from Burmese classical plays. The figures are sewn using a combination of metallic and plain threads and adorned with sequins, beads and glass stones

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