Vintage Framed Burmese Kalaga Tapestry Featuring Mythical Chinthe Lion Guardian

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A striking and highly detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga textile tapestry, masterfully hand-embroidered on a rich black velvet ground. This exquisite … Read more A striking and highly detailed vintage Burmese Kalaga textile tapestry, masterfully hand-embroidered on a rich black velvet ground. This exquisite textile piece features a central depiction of a Chinthe—the legendary Burmese mythical lion guardian—rendered in raised, heavily padded metallic relief threads (zardozi embroidery), sequins, and shimmering glass beads. The central guardian icon is framed by intricate geometric floral borders detailed with rows of micro-beading.

The tapestry comes beautifully presented in a high-end, custom tiered wooden frame with an inner velvet mat accent and gilded gold bevels, making it an immediate focal piece ready to bring texture and history to a gallery wall, mantle, or entry space. See less