1746 Hindu Scene in Cirebon Javanese Batik Tulis Art age_Antique In fragmentary torn and vulnerable

In fragmentary torn and vulnerable condition

Vintage Phulkari Bagh - Unusual Pattern 'W' or 'M'

The lovely colors of the supplementary wefts in the bands at the ends

Superbly executed extremely dense embroidery that at first-glance could be mistaken for applique or rope-work

Estimated to be from the 1930s

1746 Hindu Scene in Cirebon Javanese Batik Tulis Art age_Antique In fragmentary torn and vulnerableMahabharata Hindu Scene in Cirebon Javanese Batik Tulis Art This is a scene from the Mahabharat in which the Pandavas and Kauravas engage in a devastating war. The fight is for righteousness and has lessons in duty, alliances and righteous living. In this artwork, Arjun, one of the 5 Pandavas, rides his chariot during the war. In times of a moral crisis facing Arjun as he rides his chariot, Lord Krishna, guides him through to the path of duty and