Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 2
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 3
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 4
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 5
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 6
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 7
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45" × 30.75" - Image 8
Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45″ × 30.75″
Up close you see the work of many hands: tiny coils of metallic thread, sequins stitched one by one, glass cabochons catching the light like dew on armor. Step back and the scene resolves—two courtly riders in oval medallions, the whole field alive with swirling stitchwork. It’s a tapestry that behaves like jewelry: soft in daylight, luminous at night.

Specifications

  • Maker: Burmese artisan (Kalaga workshop)
  • Type: Embroidered Appliqué Tapestry (framed)
  • Materials: Fabric ground with padded appliqué, metallic cord, sequins, glass cabochons; metal frame & glazing
  • Height: 30.75 in (framed)
  • Width: 45 in (framed)
  • Depth: 1.25 in (framed, est.)
  • Condition: Very good overall; even coloration with typical light age toning/stray threads under glass; frame shows minor rubs; presents beautifully
  • Marks: Unmarked (traditional workshop piece)
  • Provenance: Private collection
  • Era: Mid–late 20th century
  • SKU: GCT-TXT-024
  • Style: Southeast Asian / Decorative Arts / Bohemian Luxe
  • Pattern / Collection: Kalaga “Riders in Medallions”

Shipping: packed and crated for wall art; contact for quote (oversize glazing).


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Framed Burmese Kalaga (Shwe-chi-doe) Textile — Riders in Medallions, Hand-Embroidered with Sequins & Glass, 45″ × 30.75″

$1,250.00

Kalaga (Burmese shwe-chi-doe) are highly embroidered appliqué hangings from Myanmar, perfected in the 19th century royal courts. Figures are padded and sewn to a fabric ground, then enriched with metallic threads, sequins and glass stones; scenes often come from classical theater such as the Ramayana (Yama Zatdaw) and Jataka tales.

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