A handmade appliqué textile, believed to be a Kanduri shrine cloth from Uttar Pradesh, northern India.
Rows of elephants, horsemen and stylised figures surround a central arch. Individually cut fabric shapes are hand-sewn onto a cloth background, with golden-yellow embroidery adding outlines and decorative details.
Its bold, graphic composition and visible hand stitching make this a beautiful piece of textile art, framed by a warm terracotta border.
Shows marks, and light discolouration, loose threads and wear. Please see the detailed photographs.
