Large Burmese Kagala - $1,800 (Oxnard)

Large Burmese Kalaga Vintage Burmese Kalaga, Ca early 1900's.
Beautiful tapestry inside hardwood frame, without glass.
Dimensions: 30" x 61" including frame Condition: Very good for age, with only a few missing beads, bronze sequins all intact.
"Kalaga" is the traditional name for embroidered tapestries from Myanmar (Burma).
This style comes from the Mandalay region and the tradition goes back more than a century.
They are generally made from linen, silk pand cotton adorned with plain and metallic threads, metal sequins, beads and glass "stones.
" Kalagas commonly depict stories from the Jataka (Buddha's journey towards enlightenment) and the Ramayana (Hindu epic Journey of King Rama) as well as historical scenes, lucky animals and signs of the zodiac.
Like the decorations you might see in an ornate Burmese temple, Kalagas are awash in colorful and shiny details.
Most Kalagas are best hung in a frame but not under glass so that the detail and texture can be fully appreciated.
They can also be hung as-is without a frame.
(Source: Siam Traders)