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PHULKARI WITH
SHIMMERING EFFECT
PUNJAB, CIRCA 1930
Handspun and handwoven
cotton, hand embroidered with
untwisted silk thread, natural dyes
53.5 x 85 in (136 x 216 cm)
$ 2,275 - 3,790
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,50,000
The embroidery on the present
lot creates a subtle, shimmering
effect over the surfaceof the fabric.
The
phulkari
is evenly divided
into squares arranged by colour
into diagonal rows, creating an
appearance of individual mirrors
that suggest the reflection of light
falling upon them.
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PHULKARI WITH
CHOPE SURROUNDS
PUNJAB, CIRCA 1930
Handspun and handwoven cotton, hand
embroidered with untwisted silk thread, natural dyes
50 x 87.5 in (127 x 223 cm)
$ 2,275 - 3,790
Rs 1,50,000 - 2,50,000
The present lot combines the diamond–shaped
phulkari
embroidery pattern with a
chope
stitch
border. This makes for a rich composition based on
a blending of styles and techniques.
Chope
generally
had embroidery on the borders with straight two-
sided line stitches that appeared the same on the
reverse. Within the
chope
borders of the present lot,
are diamonds arranged in diagonal lines, alternating in
colour from pink to orange and light green.