Early 20th Century Pink Velvet Eastern Robe, with decorative appliquéd...

Lot Description:

Early 20th Century Pink Velvet Eastern Robe, with decorative appliquéd gold trims and stylised gold thread embroidery to the front and back, fabric buttons; Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Gujarat North West Indian Ochre Silk Skirt embroidered with stylised flowers, within a figural border including elephants, horse and carts, horsemen, inset with small mirrored pieces (2)

Condition Report:
. Velvet Robe - The yellow silk lining to the inside of the neck has shredded, replacement blue wool panels to the inside opening of the robe, and the yellow silk trim is worn and rubbed in several places overall. The velvet is faded and worn in a couple of areas, and some staining, some of the seams appear slightly open, some stitched repairs, cream cotton lining has staining and wear. Silk Skirt - It's almost completely shredded to the waistband, and to one side of the the front opening, the lower part of the fabric is good, slight wear overall, a few original pattern marks visible to the top near the waistband, slight fading