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RUG NAME: Uncut Raw Silk Tibetan Ceremonial Robe
GALLERY: Tibetan Textiles
CATEGORY: Textiles
AGE: 19th Century
PRICE: 6500 USD
ID(Jozan): no. 3385
DESCRIPTION: I would like to know more about this. An uncut raw silk robe. Heavily embroidered. The thread is wrapped in gold. The design and gold thread is laid on top of the silk and then attached as to layer on top. Given the color and design, my opinion is this was to be a ceremonial robe but obviously never was cut. I have an idea that this is special and and maybe much older. Size: 145cm by 212cms.

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