Antique Hand Block Printed Kalamkari Wallhanging: C19th India ecclesiastical textiles This is a wonderful example

This is a wonderful example of embroidery from this era and would make an excellent addition to a collection

Part of the metal thread weaving you can see at one side and in some of the leaf designs where the top threads have slightly worn leaving the metal threads exposed

onto a soft cotton/linen ground

most notably the double crescent moon

Antique Hand Block Printed Kalamkari Wallhanging: C19th India ecclesiastical textiles This is a wonderful exampleItem Details: A soft and pretty hand block printed fine cotton Kalamkari dating from the 19th century, India. The large arch at the top mimics a prayer niche, a common design element in Indian art. The prominent teardrop shape in the center is a boteh (paisley) motif, often representing a cypress tree or a "Tree of Life". The base features confronting peacocks,symbols of royalty and beauty, and tigers lions at the bottom, which often represent power