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Kalaga is an artform that emerged during the Konbaung dynasty in the mid-19th century. These tapestries are highly detailed painstakingly adorned by hand with sequins, beads and glass pieces. Sewn with metallic and plain threads, layers of various types of cloth were padded and stitched into scenes typically from Burmese classical plays. These two are of horse & riders in elaborate regalia-one bearing a sword. Handmade in Thailand they were purchased by a military pilot and brought home for his parents. Mounted to a lightweight board and fitted with picture wire they can be easily hung. The mounted tapestries measure approximately 19" square each and are quite striking art pieces.
VINTAGE PAIR OF MOUNTED HANDMADE BURMESE KALAGA TAPESTRIES
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