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AMRITSAR JAIL CARPET

Circa 1930s
Approx. 7ft 3in x 5ft 5in (223.5 x 170.1 cms)
Wool pile on cotton foundation, natural dye

This carpet was woven in the jail of Amritsar. Carpet weaving was introduced by the Britsh as a means of reforming the inmates and also to fill their offices and residence with exotic trappings such as these.







  Lot 4 of 70  

CARPETS, RUGS AND TEXTILES AUCTION
27-28 NOVEMBER 2012

Estimate



Winning Bid
Rs 96,000
$1,811

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


AMRITSAR JAIL CARPET


 









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