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 hundreds of colorful glass beads on a red cotton base. Features intricate motifs such as birds, horses, and deities.
Used as an auspicious decoration for entrance doors or as wall art to bring good luck and prosperity.

One mirror is missing.
Width: Approx. 28 inches at the widest point
Height: Approx. 55 inches

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.