{"product_id":"vintage-burmese-kalaga-tapestry-purchased-in-brunei-1980s","title":"Vintage Burmese Kalaga Tapestry (Purchased in Brunei, 1980s)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn impressive and highly decorative vintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry purchased in Brunei during the 1980s and featuring traditional hand-applied embellishments including gold thread embroidery, sequins, beadwork and appliqué detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tapestry depicts a richly detailed ceremonial scene centred around figures riding an elephant surrounded by dancers and ornate decorative borders. Set against a black velvet-style ground, the intricate metallic embroidery and sequined decoration create a striking visual effect that catches the light beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pieceworkmagazine.com\/the-golden-tapestries-of-myanmar\/\"\u003eKalaga tapestries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e are among Burma's most distinctive textile arts, traditionally created using layers of appliqué, metallic thread, sequins and embroidery to depict scenes from mythology, court life and religious stories. This example showcases the remarkable craftsmanship associated with the art form, with hundreds of individually applied decorative elements creating texture, depth and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a timber hanging rail, this large textile artwork makes a distinctive wall feature and would suit eclectic, bohemian, Asian-inspired or maximalist interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eVintage Burmese Kalaga tapestry\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePurchased in Brunei during the 1980s\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTraditional hand-worked appliqué design\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGold thread embroidery\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSequins and bead embellishments\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDecorative elephant and ceremonial figure scene\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBlack velvet-style background\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMounted on timber hanging rail\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eReady for display\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHighly decorative statement wall piece\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition consistent with age. There is wear, fraying and some losses to embroidery, sequins and decorative elements in places, which are typical of an older handcrafted textile and contribute to its authentic character and history. Please refer to photographs for detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTapestry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth: 102cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight: 102cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTimber Hanging Rail\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e102cm x 7cm\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"My Little Home Emporium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63786520838521,"sku":"MCN01001","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/8316\/3513\/files\/tapestry.png?v=1781710352","url":"https:\/\/www.mylittlehomeemporium.com\/products\/vintage-burmese-kalaga-tapestry-purchased-in-brunei-1980s","provider":"My Little Home Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}