Title: Pair of Himalayan Embroidered Panels – Gangtok, 1982
Description: Pair of Embroidered Himalayan Scenes – Gangtok, March 1982
India, late 20th century
A charming pair of embroidered and painted textile panels depicting traditional Himalayan life, created in Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim in northeastern India.
Each canvas shows finely detailed figures in mountainous landscapes, complete with pack animals, prayer flags, and Tibetan attire.
Both panels combine hand embroidery and paint to vivid effect, illustrating caravan life along what might be seen as a romanticised interpretation of the Silk Road or Himalayan trade routes.
Medium: Embroidery and paint on canvas
Dimensions: Each panel measures approx. 46 x 26 cm
Date: Both inscribed Gangtok, March 1982 to the reverse
Condition: Good overall condition commensurate with age; clean and ready to hang via original metal loops and string.
Slight fading and minor marks to backing.
A decorative and evocative pair of textile artworks, ideal for those interested in Himalayan culture, travel art, or textile folk traditions.
Condition: Used
Location
Category: Antiques"