Multicolor Mosaic, Set of 2 Heirloom Bagh Phulkari Pillows

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This curated set of two 16x24 inch lumbar pillows represents a vibrant, multi-tonal pinnacle within the Heirloom Bagh Collection. Sourced … Read more This curated set of two 16x24 inch lumbar pillows represents a vibrant, multi-tonal pinnacle within the Heirloom Bagh Collection. Sourced from the same rare 19th-century wedding shawl, this mirrored pair offers a level of architectural symmetry and visual complexity that is nearly impossible to find in antique textiles of this age. Each piece is a masterwork of Bagh ("Garden") embroidery, where the hand-loomed cotton base is entirely invisible beneath a solid, shimmering layer of wall-to-wall Pat silk thread. The technical brilliance of "The Panchranga Accord" lies in its complex geometric mosaic field. Traditionally known as Panchranga (five-colored), this design features a rhythmic grid of tiered "step" and "diamond" motifs rendered in saturated fuchsia, creamy ivory, burnished saffron, and deep ochre. By meticulously counting the threads of the base fabric, the artisan has created a symmetrical lattice that provides a modern, graphic energy, bridging the gap between 19th-century folk art and contemporary luxury.

This set is the ultimate statement for a primary suite or a grand-scale sofa, bringing a rhythmic, three-dimensional texture that grounds a space in history and global artistry. As authentic antique artifacts, these pillows naturally exhibit an earned patina—including delicate silk softening and minor surface character marks—that authenticate their 100-year journey as ceremonial heirlooms. See less