1404 Antique Indo-Persian Manuscript Book Bindings under-5000 Note the two types of

Note the two types of stitches and the mirrowork embroidery

With a good exchange of materials and ideas with neighbors it is no wonder that the motif seen in this rug is also seen in Ikat weavings from neighboring Uzbekistan

The silk weaving suggests that it belonged to a noble wealthy family

Losses and minor damage

1404 Antique Indo-Persian Manuscript Book Bindings under-5000 Note the two types ofPair of Antique Indo Persian Mughal Lacquered Manuscript Book Cover Bindings Gold Illuminated accents. Gorgeous saturated colors. Well drawn. The style of bouquets of flowers is associated with the Mughal period and is also seen in the woven shawls of Kashmir. One of them has damage. Chipping to edges and corners and paint loss all over Estimated to be from the early 1800s 11. 5 X 17cm LITERATURE REF FOR SIMILAR COVERS: Ludwig V. Habighorst, Moghul