Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art The hammered and riveted construction

The hammered and riveted construction reflects centuries-old techniques

walnut - more rarely cypress & pear

is incredibly skillful and carved in the classic Mughal style and it is rare to see such high quality reproduction pieces now

it now makes a striking decorative or collectible piece of Indian folk art

22 x 21 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art The hammered and riveted constructionThis plain weave cotton textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand spun cotton. It's a single panel with a twisted fringe and can be used as a runner or worn as a shawl or scarf. It is initially rough to the skin but softens beautifully after a couple of wears. Dyed by hand using natural dyes in two shades of indigo using strobailanthes cusia, and a deep rust using ceriops tagal bark. The dyes are from sustainable