Hand Embroidered Royal Horse Riders- Jhansi Rani Wall Tapestry. Circa 1990s

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This vintage Indian textile wall hanging, estimated to be 25–30 years old, is handcrafted on organic cotton using fine silk … Read more This vintage Indian textile wall hanging, estimated to be 25–30 years old, is handcrafted on organic cotton using fine silk threads by artisan families in Rajasthan, India. The design reflects the influence of Mughal miniature painting traditions, where scenes of royal riders, horses, and forest landscapes were often depicted as narrative storytelling motifs.

The tapestry is entirely hand embroidered using traditional thread techniques such as chain stitch, satin stitch, and fine outline work, allowing artisans to create detailed figures, animals, and ornamental borders directly with thread. The rich colors were produced using natural vegetable dyes, giving the textile its warm, earthy palette.

These pieces were created by local artisans in Rajasthan whose craft traditions have been passed down for generations, many of whom were historically influenced by artistic styles introduced during the Mughal period. Several of the embroidery methods used in the piece are now rare and difficult to find in contemporary textile production, preserved through the knowledge maintained by three generations of our family’s artisan network.
Both decorative and cultural, the tapestry represents a beautiful example of handcrafted late-20th-century Indian textile art, combining organic materials, traditional techniques, and historical artistic influence.

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• Size: 49” x 35”
• Subject: Royal Horse Riders in Forest Landscape
• Origin: India
• Technique: Hand embroidered / handworked textile artwork
• Condition: Vintage handcrafted textile
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