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169 Antique Yao Head Cloth PHULKARI The tiny white glass beads

SKU: 54383688515

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EUR440.00 EUR468.00

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Description

The tiny white glass beads have been woven into the textile at the extreme ends and form a beautiful selvedge at both ends of the textile

Some Ikat in the central band

Probably using the split ply technique that is also used in making camel girths

A most elaborate Burmese Buddhist scroll depicting legends from the life of Buddha

169 Antique Yao Head Cloth PHULKARI The tiny white glass beadsVery Rare Antique Yao Hilltribe Woven Textile with Silk Floss Embroidery on Handspun cotton Worn on the head in a turban like tie,the ends of this rare head cloth have been woven with silk floss thread. Hand spun cotton with silk floss embroidery. Amazing variety of motifs woven in silk on the the end panels. (Could not stop taking photos of this marvelous piece!) Condition is not perfect has signs of a hearty life lived serving the original purpose

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