Bandhanwar Toran Vintage Glass Beaded Indian Animal & Geometric Designs On Cotton Fabric from Kutch

Description

This item is a vintage Indian beaded Toran or Bandhanwar, which is a traditional door hanging used for decoration. Crafted by artisans in Gujarat, India. Handmade using thousands of colorful glass beads on a red cotton base. Features intricate motifs of animals and deities.
Used as an auspicious decoration for entrance doors or as wall art to bring good luck and prosperity.

Width: Approx. 10 inches, Approx. 24 inches at the widest point
Height: Approx. 47 inches
Weight: 2lb, 8oz

Items may be visibly faded, distressed, typical of age, and consistent with most of the Indian textiles in stock, which distinguishes them from the newer, mass-produced textiles made for the tourism and import markets. Most items show some discoloration, wear, missing patches of embroidery or mirrors, and faint stains in some cases.