Sepia Colour Kalamkari Block Print with Tree of Life Lampshade The decorative elements which surround

The decorative elements which surround the headdress are on individual springs so that they tremble

Bought in the South of France

good sized panel of metallic weave silk brocade

At its centre a lion sits atop a vase or urn which forms part of a beautiful garland of flowers and drapery

a pair of hand block-printed panels dating from the late 18th early 19th century

Sepia Colour Kalamkari Block Print with Tree of Life Lampshade The decorative elements which surroundWorked in sepia earth tones alongside a dusky rose pink this hand blocked Kalamkari dating from the first half of the 19th century. It has a central depiction of a tree of life growing from a scholars rock with two smaller trees echoing it on either side, also with peacocks, deer and magnificent roaring tigers at the base. This textile is in good antique condition with some minor staining and age marks which may be removed with specialist cleaning.