Gold Sequins Elephant Burmese 10x10 Beaded Embroidered Boho Zen Indian Asian For Sale

Kalagas is an embroidery art handed down over the centuries with scenes of classical Burmese Theatre, gods, dragons, and animals. This square decorative pillow case with elephant embellishment in the center is made by hand using different techniques on several fabrics and designed with sequins, beads and geometric embroidery with royal blue trimming and gold details. All these detail work prepared in rich sequins and beadwork and surrounded by woven glass cabochons will make your pillow sparkle. Made from linen, silk, velvet and cotton adorned with plain and metallic threads, metal sequins, beads and glass "stones." The back side is made of a black cotton linen with finished edges
It can be used to decorate a pillow or framed & displayed as a treasured object of Art. It can also be used as a beautiful sequin tapestry in any Boho or safari themed room interior or even used as ethnic tapestry wall art!Black Velvet circle center with embossed elephant patchworkMaterials used: beads, gold sequins, metal mini sequins
Decorative embroidery in green, gold, purple, red and bronze
Edges are finished to prevent fraying
Measures: 10"X 10"
Condition: excellent, used for display only, no tears or stain
Kalagas were first developed in the Mandalay royal court and they reflected the designs found at that time in the palaces and in the pagodas. These quickly became popular not just as wall hangings but as curtains, room partitions and even coffin covers!! The designs used are inspired from very old stories which gives them an antique look. Kalagas commonly depict stories from the Jataka (Buddha's journey towards enlightenment) and the Ramayana (Hindu epic Journey of King Rama) as well as historical scenes, lucky animals and signs of the zodiac. Like the decorations you might see in an ornate Burmese temple, Kalagas are awash in colorful and shiny details.
Weaving a kalaga tapestry - Attention to detail and lots of patience. No two kalagas are ever alike. Each one is as unique as the artisan who created it. Cloth is stretched over a frame and then beautiful heavy metallic thread is sewn into place by hand. Sometimes padding and sequins are added to give a three dimensional effect. A kalaga begins by stretching a backing onto a frame and attaching it.
The figures are decorated and then attached to the backing. The figures are raised by stuffing them with cotton or a similar material, giving them a quilted quality and a 3-dimensional effect.
The last step in making the kalaga is to fill in the background. Kalagas are famous for having backgrounds crafted in beautiful swirled patterns of sequins.

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