Vintage Banjara Choli Top, 4 dress Mulberry Paper

Mulberry Paper

Capiz Shells

(Tokarita Kokeshi Kikuchi Koutarou 1895-1992) Kokeshi 2- 14

from floral decorations and figurative arts to store window design and visual merchandising

with original paint

Vintage Banjara Choli Top, 4 dress Mulberry PaperThis incredibly ornate top was likely a lifelong piece for its previous owner, using handwoven textiles that had been passed down to build onto and alter the base garment. The intricately embroidered sections surely predate the rest of the top, as you see the passage of time in the contemporary strips of fabric. Satin + cotton base fabric with cotton embroidery and mirror chips Rajasthani Vintage Dimensions: Bust 20, Length 18. 5, Shoulder to Shoulder