Indian 19th Century Chintz Cotton Printed Panel

Lot: 4068

Late 19th Century.
Probably Kalamkari, Andrha Pradesh. Printed in shades of red, ocher, green blue and brown, with stylized foliate motifs in bands, centering a medallion printed with birds in foliage, around flowerheads of varying size. The panel hemmed, and lined in lightweight cotton.
Approximate dimensions: 37 1/2 x 67 inches..
Condition: Some very faint pale blue lines to indicate block placement, residue of printing process. Several small holes, roughly 3/8 size, but irregular, to lower hem. There are stitches to hold shaped corners in place. Strip of velcro over canvas webbed banding for support, done by professional restorer, for use in display. Light dirt.

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