Two ceremonial capes, Kutch, India or Afghanistan, 20th century

Semi-circular capes in black cotton twill amply embroidered with coloured cotton threads in predominantly yellow with fringed cruciform motifs. Decorated with a few applications of buttons or metal plates.

155 x 270 cm (fringes) and 145 x 255 cm (pendants)

One faded in places. 



Two finely embroidered Kutch capes, North West India, 20th century



Provenance: Marie-Christine David Collection.
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Lot no. 156

Two ceremonial capes, Kutch, India or Afghanistan, 20th century Semi-circular capes in black cotton twill amply embroidered with coloured cotton threads in predominantly yellow with fringed cruciform motifs. Decorated with a few applications of buttons or metal plates. 155 x 270 cm (fringes) and 145 x 255 cm (pendants) One faded in places. Two finely embroidered Kutch capes, North West India, 20th century Provenance: Marie-Christine David Collection.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€384
Buyer's premium
28%
Two ceremonial capes, Kutch, India or Afghanistan, 20th century Semi-circular capes in black cotton twill amply embroidered with coloured cotton threads in predominantly yellow with fringed cruciform motifs. Decorated with a few applications of buttons or metal plates. 155 x 270 cm (fringes) and 145 x 255 cm (pendants) One faded in places. Two finely embroidered Kutch capes, North West India, 20th century Provenance: Marie-Christine David Collection.
Sale Thursday 25 November 2021・13:30 (Europe/Paris)
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