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Long Silk and Metal Thread Textile, India, 19th Century
H & H Gallery
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Long Silk and Metal Thread Textile, India, 19th Century

19th century
For Sale by H & H Gallery
Description

A fine silk and metal thread textile on a red background with various geometrical designs.

Condition: Good

Dimensions: H: 206cm, W: 77.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Declaration

H & H Gallery has dated this 19th Century Indian Brocade to the 19th Century.

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SA943505
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H1336
Description
A fine silk and metal thread textile on a red background with various geometrical designs.

Condition: Good

Dimensions: H: 206cm, W: 77.5cm

Height
206cm (81.10")
Width
77.5cm (30.51")
Date of Manufacture

H & H Gallery has dated this 19th Century Indian Brocade to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA943505
Dealers Internal Ref
H1336
H & H Gallery
H & H Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

European and islamic art

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A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends.
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Archive I A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends.

Long Silk and Metal Thread Textile, India, 19th Century

Archive II A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends. View II
Archive III A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends. View III
Archive IV A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends. View IV
Archive V A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends. View V
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H & H Gallery
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A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends.
Long Silk and Metal Thread Textile, India, 19th Century
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A long rectangular 19th-century Indian textile crafted with red silk and woven gold metallic thread, featuring geometric lattice patterns, decorative borders, and fringed ends.
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Indian metal thread brocade, traditionally known as zari or kimkhwab weaving, is a complex textile technique where fine metallic threads are woven alongside silk to create intricate geometric and floral patterns. Prominent during the 19th century, these textiles were produced in key weaving centres such as Varanasi, Ahmedabad, and Surat for ceremonial wear and interior drapery.

Traditional zari textiles are constructed using a silk warp and weft combined with metallic threads. These metallic elements historically consisted of silver or copper core wire electroplated or wrapped with gold, creating a durable yet pliable thread suited for detailed handloom weaving.

Authentic 19th-century pieces display subtle irregularities consistent with handloom production, along with slight oxidisation or patina on the metallic threads. The reverse side of the cloth typically reveals continuous brocade floats, and the overall weight feels substantial due to the density of the metal content.

A long metallic textile panel can be mounted framed behind non-reflective glass, suspended as a tapestry on a narrow wall space, or draped as a runner over a sideboard or console. Its rich texture and metallic sheen provide visual contrast against matte paint or timber panelling.

Historical textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight, dampness, and high heat to prevent degradation of the silk fibres and severe oxidisation of the metal threads. They should never be washed; cleaning must be left to specialist textile conservators, and flat storage or conservation-grade mounting is recommended.
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