Indian Paisley-Pattern Orange and Red Cashmere Shawl

This exquisite textile was created in England in the early 20th century, when the Arts & Crafts style was in fashion in the decorative arts. The movement championed traditional methods of working by hand to create beautiful objects which were then decorated with motifs and patterns inspired by nature. Arts & Crafts practitioners created a variety of objects, including metalwork, jewelry, wallpaper, textiles and furniture. Because of the influence of the Arts & Crafts movement, art needlework panels...

Indian silver cup with jewels and animals decoration Indian, 19th century Measures: Height 6cm, diameter 4cm This charming Indian silver cup fe...

Rare Indian gold, ruby and turquoise Sarpech turban ornament Indian, 19th Century Sarpech: height 12cm, width 14cm, depth 0.5cm Case: height 19cm, width 20cm, depth 4cm Similar to works in the Royal Collection, this beautiful ornament is a nineteenth century Indian Sarpech. Crafted from gold, rubies, and turquoises, it is intended as a piece to adorn the front of a turban, although often these fine items of religious jewellery find themselves other purposes. The two side panels towards the base are mounted on hinges, and share a similar design to the central element, with a single ruby in the centre surrounded by rings of turquoise. The long neck of the piece arcs to the left, finishing with a large round and more prominent ruby, like the eye in a bird's head. With a similar appearance to that of a sword hilt...

Large, very fine, and unique Indian gilt-metal and silver sporting shield Indian, c.1927 Depth 13cm, diameter 68.5cm Awarded as a polo trophy to a team wh...

This wonderful embroidered band was created in India in the early 19th Century. The band was originally designed to form part of a skirt or dress. It still may be used for this purpo...

Silvered metal and red velvet throne chair Indian, circa 1880 Measures: Height 138cm, width 66cm, depth 66cm This fine Indian throne chair would have been popular in Europe as well as India in the 19th century. The detailed silvered metal chair...

Mid 19th Century shawl in red, ivory, black, and green was woven in Paisley, Scotland sometimes also referred to as “Piano” Shawls. The Kashmiri shawls became an extremely fashionable item of clothing when Queen Victoria started wearing them. Most of the antique shawls known today are the “Paisley” shawls from the 1800s that used the concept and design of this original piece and were machine woven in the town of Paisley Scotland. They are very beautiful, valuable, and collectible. Dimensions: 5’ 4” x 10’ 9″ Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: Paisley, Scotland Material: Wool Condition: Several small holes throughout Antique Paisley Shawl...

A Wonderful Colors 19th Century Paisley Shawl

A fine Kashmir Paisley textile with a centre medallion and signature, classic and evolved teardrop forms in an elaborately embroidered design.

A pair of handwoven Paisley Shawl Pillow Cases (floor cushions) from the early 20th century. The Paisley Shawls became very popular during the reign of Queen Victoria in the mid-1800s. Dimensions: 25” x 29” X .5" (Each) Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool pile on cotton foundation Condition: Good Vintage Paisley Shawl...

A paisley shawl, circa 1860s, made with the rafugars method of construction, hand loomed pieces that are painstakingly hand-sewn together to form the paisley motif. Predominately in ...

Antique cream, pink, magenta, brown and green paisley shawl. Richly colored large bordered paisley shawl with cream center and fringe. Europe, mid-19th c...