Old Gujarat Textile Toran Wall Hanging - Ca 1960 Material - Maple Wood each piece reflects a spirit

each piece reflects a spirit of resourcefulness and carries a quiet narrative of its past life

a family ancestor portrait would be hung above the table & joss sticks lit & placed on the table for the well-being of the household

The colours and designs used are very decorative

is a superb example of Central Tibetan painted furniture created for household Buddhist practice

This is a really lovely and unusual piece with the face of a dragon in the background

Old Gujarat Textile Toran Wall Hanging - Ca 1960 Material - Maple Wood each piece reflects a spiritThe massive toran is traditionally hung around a room or over a tent to welcome guests into the home. Hung over doorways and on walls, this toran is around 30 to 45 years old and in extremely excellent condition. They were mainly brought out for special occasions like weddings or religious festivals. Hand made and hand stitched, each toran is superb and such quality pieces are rare to find these days. The elephants and mandala symbols are sought after