batik & cotton wall hangings (india)
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Cotton wall hanging, ‘Elephant Walk’
Posted by Novica on 08 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Dressed in rich robes, a flirty elephant goes for a stroll in a stone-washed cotton wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. Zari embroidery shapes the elegant pachyderm while colorful sequins provide glistening accents. The brown wall hanging features a plain cotton backing and loops for hanging. Since this is a handmade product and vegetables dyes have been used, slight differences in color and motifs may be possible.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Orange Desert Camel’
Posted by Novica on 04 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
A camel dresses in bright colors preparing for its voyage across the desert in a captivating wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. The camel comes alive with colorful and festive appliqu???, all expertly sewn by hand on an orange background. The stone-wash cotton wall hanging features loops for hanging. Please note slight differences in color and motifs might be possible as this is an entirely hand-crafted product. The overall theme however, remains the same.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Funland’
Posted by Novica on 02 May 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Children and dogs frolic in a cheerful blue world of flowers and shade trees. Depicted in patchwork and embroidery, the images cover a charming wall hanging. It is crafted by the Artisans of ORUPA.
Wool and cotton wall hanging, ‘Cat Dance’
Posted by Novica on 01 May 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Dancing in the moonlight, a tiger cat emerges from blue shadows. The world is his as he waltzes past sleeping homes on a quiet lane. This whimsical wall hanging comes from Gulam Ahmed, who creates the motifs in woolen chain stitch on a cotton canvas backing. He brings a cheerful, modern appeal to the ancient Kashmiri craft.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Funky Elephants’
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
With trunks held high, happy elephants greet one another. Lavishly hand-embroidered, the motifs are created on colorful cotton by Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. Because each piece is crafted individually, there may be slight variations from that pictured.
Cotton wall hangings, ‘Emerald Peacocks’ (pair)
Posted by Novica on 30 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Face to face, emerald peacocks meet over a vase of flowers. Bordered by floral motifs, the panels are woven by hand. Golden fringe in glittering zari threads enhance these regal wall hangings by Mohammed Javed Ahmed. Each is reinforced with a cotton backing.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Twin Elephants’
Posted by Novica on 27 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Twin elephants greet each other with festive cheer in a stone-washed cotton wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. Zari embroidery shapes the elegant pachyderms while colorful sequins provide glistening accents. The wall hanging features a plain cotton backing and loops for hanging. Since this is a handmade product and vegetables dyes have been used, slight differences in color and motifs may be possible.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Brown Desert Camel’
Posted by Novica on 27 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
A camel dresses in bright colors preparing for its voyage across the desert in a captivating wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. The camel comes alive with colorful and festive appliqu???, all expertly sewn by hand on a light brown background. The stone-wash cotton wall hanging features loops for hanging. Please note slight differences in color and motifs might be possible as this is an entirely hand-crafted product. The overall theme however, remains the same.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Sunset Elephant’
Posted by Novica on 22 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
A jovial elephant watches the day come to an end in a colorful wall hanging from Sunil Tambi and the Artisans of Rajasthan. The elephant comes alive with colorful and festive appliqu???, all expertly sewn by hand. The stone-wash cotton wall hanging features loops for hanging. Please note slight differences in color and motifs might be possible as this is an entirely hand-crafted product. The overall theme however, remains the same.
Cotton wall hanging, ‘Happy Blue Land’
Posted by Novica on 16 Apr 2008 | Tagged as: batik & cotton wall hangings (india), home decor, novica, wall hangings & tapestries
Birds soar in the blue sky above a happy kingdom. Working in patchwork, Artisans of Orupa depict the town of Bhubaneshwar in Orissa. Villagers gather in a festive celebration, each diminutive person embellished with embroidery.