Superb Large Envelope bag with Embroidery - Gujarat

Plain embroidery on white base cloth. Has an inner lining.

Borders made of Silk Mashru Cloth add definition and contrast.

Used to store precious belongings and may have been used as a dowry bag. A few mirrors present.

Estimated to be from the 1960s-1970s

Has signs of usage present.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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