Sepia Colour Kalamkari Block Print with Tree of Life Lampshade The decorative elements which surround

The decorative elements which surround the headdress are on individual springs so that they tremble

Using real silver wrapped thread in the embroidery along with silk threads in a delightful decorative 18th century inspired design

it is a modern lamp base which we have painted and use to show the lampshades

from Northern Europe

Sepia Colour Kalamkari Block Print with Tree of Life Lampshade The decorative elements which surroundWorked in sepia earth tones alongside a dusky rose pink this hand blocked Kalamkari dating from the first half of the 19th century. It has a central depiction of a tree of life growing from a scholars rock with two smaller trees echoing it on either side, also with peacocks, deer and magnificent roaring tigers at the base. This textile is in good antique condition with some minor staining and age marks which may be removed with specialist cleaning.