Tai Triangular Pillow End Panels – 1 pair

Embroidered with metal-wrapped threads in very attractive geometric patterns, plus curving floral designs, these old pillow ends would have graced triangular pillows used as gifts and for ceremonial purposes, such as for weddings, for either the court or a high-status family. This pair includes a colorful woven band around the embroidered area and suggests a Tai Lue origin. One panel has been embellished with two small bits of green iridescent beetle wing- for what purpose we do not know. All sewing is by hand. Note that the embroidered areas have been strengthened with a layer of handmade mulberry paper on the underside of the surface. There is some damage to metallic threads, which may have occurred in storage, as these pieces appear to have not been used. These are special and rarely found, especially is such good condition. Note that we have one more pair: TAT347

Size: Approx.12 in. w x 13.5 in. h (design area)

$400.00