A Mughal velvet and gilt metal thread...
A Mughal velvet and gilt metal thread embroidered huqqa mat, India, 19th century, the red velvet central roundel surrounded by a radial design of silk red and pink flowering plants on a ground of silver metal thread, with border of repeating flower heads and gold metal thread fringe border, the reverse with red and black striped silk panel, 56cm. diam.
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A Mughal velvet and gilt metal thread embroidered huqqa mat, India, 19th century, the red velvet central roundel surrounded by a radial design of silk red and pink flowering plants on a ground of silver metal thread, with border of repeating flower heads and gold metal thread fringe border, the reverse with red and black striped silk panel, 56cm. diam.
