Lot 81
 

KASHMIR, CIRCA 1930
Handspun and handwoven wool, hand embroidered
50.5 x 67.25 in (128.5 x 171.2 cm)


This striking man's robe in red wool with fine embroidery in yellow and orange threadwork makes a regal statement. The embroidery has been done on sections that are attached to the edges of the robe, at the slits of the pockets, around the shoulders and on the back. Elegant and stylised botehs, in various sizes, some small and forming a repeat pattern, others with the long, graceful neck of a swan are visible. The robe is closed with two buttons, made of the same embroidered fabric, with toggles.

The robe is large in size, indicating that it was probably tailored for a statuesque man. Chogas such as these were often made on commission for men from the Punjab or Rajasthan.




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  Lot 81 of 82  

WOVEN TREASURES: TEXTILES FROM THE JASLEEN DHAMIJA COLLECTION
19-20 OCTOBER 2016

Estimate
Rs 3,00,000 - 5,00,000
$4,550 - 7,580

RESERVE NOT MET













 



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