Swat Valley Silk Embroidered Textiles | Pink Geometric Pillow Case + Square Panel
Ca. 1934–1967 CE. Central Asia, Afghanistan & Pakistan, Swat Valley, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of colorful embroidered textiles consisting of one elongated pillow case and one square tapestry panel. The pillow case is worked on dark gray cotton and densely embroidered with vivid pink silk thread arranged in stepped geometric and repeating motifs, the outer edge finished with orange yarn trim and bright pink tassels at each corner, one end left open to accommodate a long, narrow pillow suitable for use as a couch or bench accent. The accompanying square textile is executed on black cotton and features highly saturated pink and multicolored silk embroidery with angular geometric forms and a central diamond composition, the silk threads retaining a subtle sheen. Three edges of the panel remain raw and unfinished, suggesting it was originally part of a cushion or larger furnishing. Size of tapestry: 32" L x 31" W (81.3 cm x 78.7 cm) Size of tapestry: 32" L x 31" W (81.3 cm L x 78.7 cm W).
Provenance: private Valley Glen, California, USA collection
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Item #198066
Condition
Some pulling to threads and minor fraying, but both are stable and intact. The larger tapestry has 3 raw unhemmed edges.
Ca. 1934–1967 CE. Central Asia, Afghanistan & Pakistan, Swat Valley, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of colorful embroidered textiles consisting of one elongated pillow case and one square tapestry panel. The pillow case is worked on dark gray cotton and densely embroidered with vivid pink silk thread arranged in stepped geometric and repeating motifs, the outer edge finished with orange yarn trim and bright pink tassels at each corner, one end left open to accommodate a long, narrow pillow suitable for use as a couch or bench accent. The accompanying square textile is executed on black cotton and features highly saturated pink and multicolored silk embroidery with angular geometric forms and a central diamond composition, the silk threads retaining a subtle sheen. Three edges of the panel remain raw and unfinished, suggesting it was originally part of a cushion or larger furnishing. Size of tapestry: 32" L x 31" W (81.3 cm x 78.7 cm) Size of tapestry: 32" L x 31" W (81.3 cm L x 78.7 cm W).
Provenance: private Valley Glen, California, USA collection
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #198066
Condition
Some pulling to threads and minor fraying, but both are stable and intact. The larger tapestry has 3 raw unhemmed edges.
