935 Long Kutch Toran - Vintage Rabari Embroidery Wall Decor Textile Art Gujarat color_multi The bell dangles with sound

The bell dangles with sound in this case

I was told that it is the Laxmi Purana and contains a text a narration of the story of Lakshmi - the story of the Goddes of Wealth and the wife of Vishnu

Antique Qashqai Dowry Rug with silky wool

Has 2-3 very early repair patches that appear to be as old as the cloth

The top & bottom panels have covers

935 Long Kutch Toran - Vintage Rabari Embroidery Wall Decor Textile Art Gujarat color_multi The bell dangles with soundSuperbly Embroidered Toran textile A decorative artwork hung above the main door as a form of welcome in traditional Gujarati homes Embroidery done on a cotton base. Lapels appear to be made of synthetic material. Superbly executed extremely dense embroidery that at first glance could be mistaken for applique or rope work Artworks of this quality were usually given as dowry. Rabari Tribe Kutch, India Estimated to be from the 1970s 54 x 32 inches (137