Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art is incredibly skillful and carved

is incredibly skillful and carved in the classic Mughal style and it is rare to see such high quality reproduction pieces now

22 x 21 x 16 (wxdxh cms)

Bulb: B22 bayonet (max 60w) - not included (available with £5 surcharge)

The everted flanges at the ends were used to stop scrolls rolling onto the floor

small enough to sew onto cushions and bags

Vintage Hand-loom Cotton Sash from Lembata - Circa 1970 Decorative Chinese Art is incredibly skillful and carvedThis plain weave cotton textile is handwoven in the traditional way on a loom from locally grown hand spun cotton. It's a single panel with a twisted fringe and can be used as a runner or worn as a shawl or scarf. It is initially rough to the skin but softens beautifully after a couple of wears. Dyed by hand using natural dyes in two shades of indigo using strobailanthes cusia, and a deep rust using ceriops tagal bark. The dyes are from sustainable