924 Old Cradle Cloth Ghodiyu or Dhaniyo Embroidered Textile Art origin_himalayas Or a courtesan herself who

Or a courtesan herself who had plenty to spare and could afford the use of silk thread

rides his chariot during the war

Height is about 36 cm

Note the 3-D quality of the paint underneath - that gives an embossed effect and reveals contours on the faces and bodies of the characters

924 Old Cradle Cloth Ghodiyu or Dhaniyo Embroidered Textile Art origin_himalayas Or a courtesan herself whoSuperb dense embroidery with flower & peacock motifs. May have been intended as a cradle hammock for toddlers and infants. Or as a Dharaniyo or decorative cover to put on loosely stored household objects Gujarat Estimated to be from the mid 1900s See the amazing faded purples and the old cotton thread used for the embroidery! Approximately 4 ft x 3 ft Signs of wear present condition is not perfect *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the